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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.08, 14,299.68 and 6,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.08, 14,299.68 and 6,170 is: 8,514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.08 : 14,299.68 = 6,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.08/14,299.68 = 6,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.08x = 14,299.68 × 6,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.08x = 88,229,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,229,025.60/10,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.61

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