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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.68, 14,290.96 and 6,107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.68, 14,290.96 and 6,107.48 is: 8,427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.68 : 14,290.96 = 6,107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.68/14,290.96 = 6,107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.68x = 14,290.96 × 6,107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.68x = 87,281,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,281,752.38/10,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,427.58

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