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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.63, 14,295.38 and 6,108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.63, 14,295.38 and 6,108.43 is: 8,430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.63 : 14,295.38 = 6,108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.63/14,295.38 = 6,108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.63x = 14,295.38 × 6,108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.63x = 87,322,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,322,226.03/10,357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.72

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