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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.64, 14,231.94 and 6,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.64, 14,231.94 and 6,334.08 is: 8,745.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.64 : 14,231.94 = 6,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.64/14,231.94 = 6,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.64x = 14,231.94 × 6,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.64x = 90,146,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,146,246.52/10,307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,745.58

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