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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.39, 14,299.69 and 6,114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.39, 14,299.69 and 6,114.13 is: 8,436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.39 : 14,299.69 = 6,114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.39/14,299.69 = 6,114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.39x = 14,299.69 × 6,114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.39x = 87,430,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,430,204.48/10,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.45

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