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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.33, 14,310.53 and 6,117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.33, 14,310.53 and 6,117.81 is: 8,443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.33 : 14,310.53 = 6,117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.33/14,310.53 = 6,117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.33x = 14,310.53 × 6,117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.33x = 87,549,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,549,072.95/10,368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,443.89

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