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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.03, 14,421.47 and 6,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.03, 14,421.47 and 6,201.36 is: 8,557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.03 : 14,421.47 = 6,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.03/14,421.47 = 6,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.03x = 14,421.47 × 6,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.03x = 89,432,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,432,733.26/10,451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,557.31

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