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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.79, 14,303.90 and 6,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.79, 14,303.90 and 6,114.60 is: 8,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.79 : 14,303.90 = 6,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.79/14,303.90 = 6,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.79x = 14,303.90 × 6,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.79x = 87,462,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,462,596.37/10,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.25

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