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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.26, 14,278.09 and 6,099.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.26, 14,278.09 and 6,099.49 is: 8,415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.26 : 14,278.09 = 6,099.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.26/14,278.09 = 6,099.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.26x = 14,278.09 × 6,099.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.26x = 87,089,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,089,067.17/10,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,415.82

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