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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.73, 14,308.84 and 6,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.73, 14,308.84 and 6,119.80 is: 8,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.73 : 14,308.84 = 6,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.73/14,308.84 = 6,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.73x = 14,308.84 × 6,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.73x = 87,567,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,567,239.03/10,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.32

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