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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.90, 14,230.24 and 6,277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.90, 14,230.24 and 6,277.38 is: 8,662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.90 : 14,230.24 = 6,277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.90/14,230.24 = 6,277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.90x = 14,230.24 × 6,277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.90x = 89,328,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,328,623.97/10,311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.67

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