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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.15, 14,285.07 and 6,100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.15, 14,285.07 and 6,100.96 is: 8,420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.15 : 14,285.07 = 6,100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.15/14,285.07 = 6,100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.15x = 14,285.07 × 6,100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.15x = 87,152,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,152,654.76/10,350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.43

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