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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.94, 14,287.11 and 6,161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.94, 14,287.11 and 6,161.34 is: 8,502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.94 : 14,287.11 = 6,161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.94/14,287.11 = 6,161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.94x = 14,287.11 × 6,161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.94x = 88,027,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,027,742.33/10,352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.68

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