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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.17, 14,285.79 and 6,159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.17, 14,285.79 and 6,159.42 is: 8,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.17 : 14,285.79 = 6,159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.17/14,285.79 = 6,159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.17x = 14,285.79 × 6,159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.17x = 87,992,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,992,180.64/10,351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.70

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