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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.68, 14,292.34 and 6,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.68, 14,292.34 and 6,108.48 is: 8,428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.68 : 14,292.34 = 6,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.68/14,292.34 = 6,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.68x = 14,292.34 × 6,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.68x = 87,304,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,304,473.04/10,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.96

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