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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.77, 14,214.81 and 6,324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.77, 14,214.81 and 6,324.27 is: 8,729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.77 : 14,214.81 = 6,324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.77/14,214.81 = 6,324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.77x = 14,214.81 × 6,324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.77x = 89,898,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,898,296.44/10,297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.88

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