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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.90, 14,309.74 and 6,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.90, 14,309.74 and 6,115.52 is: 8,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.90 : 14,309.74 = 6,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.90/14,309.74 = 6,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.90x = 14,309.74 × 6,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.90x = 87,511,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,511,501.16/10,365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.25

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