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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.61, 14,287.31 and 6,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.61, 14,287.31 and 6,099.36 is: 8,419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.61 : 14,287.31 = 6,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.61/14,287.31 = 6,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.61x = 14,287.31 × 6,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.61x = 87,143,447.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,143,447.12/10,349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.97

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