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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.48, 14,213.72 and 6,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.48, 14,213.72 and 6,324.44 is: 8,729.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.48 : 14,213.72 = 6,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.48/14,213.72 = 6,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.48x = 14,213.72 × 6,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.48x = 89,893,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,893,819.32/10,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.69

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