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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.63, 14,299.52 and 6,111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.63, 14,299.52 and 6,111.43 is: 8,434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.63 : 14,299.52 = 6,111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.63/14,299.52 = 6,111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.63x = 14,299.52 × 6,111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.63x = 87,390,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,390,515.51/10,360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,434.87

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