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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,304.46, 14,212.87 and 6,327.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,304.46, 14,212.87 and 6,327.77 is: 8,727.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304.46 : 14,212.87 = 6,327.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304.46/14,212.87 = 6,327.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304.46x = 14,212.87 × 6,327.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304.46x = 89,935,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,935,685.52/10,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,727.84

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