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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.39, 14,304.90 and 6,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.39, 14,304.90 and 6,112.02 is: 8,437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.39 : 14,304.90 = 6,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.39/14,304.90 = 6,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.39x = 14,304.90 × 6,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.39x = 87,431,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,431,834.90/10,362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.42

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