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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.55, 14,303.41 and 6,115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.55, 14,303.41 and 6,115.65 is: 8,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.55 : 14,303.41 = 6,115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.55/14,303.41 = 6,115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.55x = 14,303.41 × 6,115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.55x = 87,474,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,474,649.37/10,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.61

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