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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.84, 14,298.08 and 6,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.84, 14,298.08 and 6,168.28 is: 8,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.84 : 14,298.08 = 6,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.84/14,298.08 = 6,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.84x = 14,298.08 × 6,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.84x = 88,194,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,194,560.90/10,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.30

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