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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.20, 14,280.35 and 6,098.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.20, 14,280.35 and 6,098.59 is: 8,415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.20 : 14,280.35 = 6,098.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.20/14,280.35 = 6,098.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.20x = 14,280.35 × 6,098.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.20x = 87,089,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,089,928.30/10,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,415.95

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