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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.90, 14,301.18 and 6,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.90, 14,301.18 and 6,116.88 is: 8,441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.90 : 14,301.18 = 6,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.90/14,301.18 = 6,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.90x = 14,301.18 × 6,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.90x = 87,478,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,478,601.92/10,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.52

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