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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.40, 14,304.90 and 6,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.40, 14,304.90 and 6,112.02 is: 8,437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.40 : 14,304.90 = 6,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.40/14,304.90 = 6,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.40x = 14,304.90 × 6,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.40x = 87,431,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,431,834.90/10,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.41

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