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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.34, 14,360.52 and 6,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.34, 14,360.52 and 6,099.04 is: 8,415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.34 : 14,360.52 = 6,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.34/14,360.52 = 6,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.34x = 14,360.52 × 6,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.34x = 87,585,385.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,585,385.90/10,407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,415.73

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