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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.83, 14,224.61 and 6,328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.83, 14,224.61 and 6,328.86 is: 8,733.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.83 : 14,224.61 = 6,328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.83/14,224.61 = 6,328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.83x = 14,224.61 × 6,328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.83x = 90,025,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,025,567.73/10,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.71

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