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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.90, 14,287.49 and 6,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.90, 14,287.49 and 6,102.72 is: 8,422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.90 : 14,287.49 = 6,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.90/14,287.49 = 6,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.90x = 14,287.49 × 6,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.90x = 87,192,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,192,550.97/10,351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.85

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