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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.08, 14,312.46 and 6,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.08, 14,312.46 and 6,179.14 is: 8,528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.08 : 14,312.46 = 6,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.08/14,312.46 = 6,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.08x = 14,312.46 × 6,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.08x = 88,438,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,438,694.08/10,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.26

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