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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.62, 14,298.12 and 6,110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.62, 14,298.12 and 6,110.42 is: 8,433.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.62 : 14,298.12 = 6,110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.62/14,298.12 = 6,110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.62x = 14,298.12 × 6,110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.62x = 87,367,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,367,446.92/10,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,433.46

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