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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.03, 14,304.38 and 6,111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.03, 14,304.38 and 6,111.65 is: 8,436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.03 : 14,304.38 = 6,111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.03/14,304.38 = 6,111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.03x = 14,304.38 × 6,111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.03x = 87,423,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,423,261.95/10,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.89

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