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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.50, 14,282.55 and 6,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.50, 14,282.55 and 6,159.18 is: 8,500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.50 : 14,282.55 = 6,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.50/14,282.55 = 6,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.50x = 14,282.55 × 6,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.50x = 87,968,796.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,968,796.31/10,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.63

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