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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.77, 14,301.44 and 6,111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.77, 14,301.44 and 6,111.24 is: 8,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.77 : 14,301.44 = 6,111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.77/14,301.44 = 6,111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.77x = 14,301.44 × 6,111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.77x = 87,399,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,399,562.79/10,361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,434.81

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