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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.02, 14,285.82 and 6,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.02, 14,285.82 and 6,160 is: 8,500.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.02 : 14,285.82 = 6,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.02/14,285.82 = 6,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.02x = 14,285.82 × 6,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.02x = 88,000,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,000,651.20/10,352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.82

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