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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.52, 14,286.15 and 6,103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.52, 14,286.15 and 6,103.88 is: 8,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.52 : 14,286.15 = 6,103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.52/14,286.15 = 6,103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.52x = 14,286.15 × 6,103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.52x = 87,200,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,200,945.26/10,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.97

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