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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.61, 14,285.93 and 6,098.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.61, 14,285.93 and 6,098.36 is: 8,418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.61 : 14,285.93 = 6,098.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.61/14,285.93 = 6,098.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.61x = 14,285.93 × 6,098.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.61x = 87,120,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,120,642.15/10,348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.59

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