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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.82, 14,282.46 and 6,100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.82, 14,282.46 and 6,100.97 is: 8,419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.82 : 14,282.46 = 6,100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.82/14,282.46 = 6,100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.82x = 14,282.46 × 6,100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.82x = 87,136,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,136,788.57/10,349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.16

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