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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.58, 14,290.14 and 6,108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.58, 14,290.14 and 6,108.98 is: 8,429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.58 : 14,290.14 = 6,108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.58/14,290.14 = 6,108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.58x = 14,290.14 × 6,108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.58x = 87,298,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,298,179.46/10,356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,429.25

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