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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.40, 14,283.68 and 6,157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.40, 14,283.68 and 6,157.84 is: 8,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.40 : 14,283.68 = 6,157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.40/14,283.68 = 6,157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.40x = 14,283.68 × 6,157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.40x = 87,956,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,956,616.05/10,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.90

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