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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.69, 14,229.74 and 6,332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.69, 14,229.74 and 6,332.27 is: 8,736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.69 : 14,229.74 = 6,332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.69/14,229.74 = 6,332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.69x = 14,229.74 × 6,332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.69x = 90,106,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,106,500.39/10,313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,736.60

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