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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.64, 14,285.10 and 6,102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.64, 14,285.10 and 6,102.64 is: 8,422.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.64 : 14,285.10 = 6,102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.64/14,285.10 = 6,102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.64x = 14,285.10 × 6,102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.64x = 87,176,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,176,822.66/10,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.36

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