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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.02, 14,284.44 and 6,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.02, 14,284.44 and 6,159 is: 8,499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.02 : 14,284.44 = 6,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.02/14,284.44 = 6,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.02x = 14,284.44 × 6,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.02x = 87,977,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,977,865.96/10,351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.44

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