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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.30, 14,274.99 and 6,154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.30, 14,274.99 and 6,154.50 is: 8,488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.30 : 14,274.99 = 6,154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.30/14,274.99 = 6,154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.30x = 14,274.99 × 6,154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.30x = 87,855,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,855,425.96/10,350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.20

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