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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.32, 13,966.35 and 6,343.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.32, 13,966.35 and 6,343.83 is: 8,759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.32 : 13,966.35 = 6,343.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.32/13,966.35 = 6,343.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.32x = 13,966.35 × 6,343.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.32x = 88,600,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,600,150.12/10,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,759.87

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