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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.89, 14,304.21 and 6,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.89, 14,304.21 and 6,111.52 is: 8,436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.89 : 14,304.21 = 6,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.89/14,304.21 = 6,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.89x = 14,304.21 × 6,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.89x = 87,420,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,420,465.50/10,361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.73

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