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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.56, 14,285.40 and 6,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.56, 14,285.40 and 6,161.24 is: 8,503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.56 : 14,285.40 = 6,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.56/14,285.40 = 6,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.56x = 14,285.40 × 6,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.56x = 88,015,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,015,790.50/10,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.48

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