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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.89, 14,305.59 and 6,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.89, 14,305.59 and 6,112.52 is: 8,438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.89 : 14,305.59 = 6,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.89/14,305.59 = 6,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.89x = 14,305.59 × 6,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.89x = 87,443,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,443,204.99/10,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.11

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