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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.64, 14,238.84 and 6,339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.64, 14,238.84 and 6,339.08 is: 8,752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.64 : 14,238.84 = 6,339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.64/14,238.84 = 6,339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.64x = 14,238.84 × 6,339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.64x = 90,261,145.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,261,145.87/10,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,752.48

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