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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.46, 14,304.21 and 6,116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.46, 14,304.21 and 6,116.50 is: 8,440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.46 : 14,304.21 = 6,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.46/14,304.21 = 6,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.46x = 14,304.21 × 6,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.46x = 87,491,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,491,700.47/10,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.70

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