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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.52, 14,282.01 and 6,100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.52, 14,282.01 and 6,100.88 is: 8,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.52 : 14,282.01 = 6,100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.52/14,282.01 = 6,100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.52x = 14,282.01 × 6,100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.52x = 87,132,798.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,132,798.66/10,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.83

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