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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.76, 14,301.58 and 6,115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.76, 14,301.58 and 6,115.50 is: 8,438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.76 : 14,301.58 = 6,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.76/14,301.58 = 6,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.76x = 14,301.58 × 6,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.76x = 87,461,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,461,369.00/10,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.34

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