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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.55, 14,299.27 and 6,112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.55, 14,299.27 and 6,112.65 is: 8,436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.55 : 14,299.27 = 6,112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.55/14,299.27 = 6,112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.55x = 14,299.27 × 6,112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.55x = 87,406,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,406,361.27/10,360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.46

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