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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.78, 14,227.11 and 6,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.78, 14,227.11 and 6,338.13 is: 8,742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.78 : 14,227.11 = 6,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.78/14,227.11 = 6,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.78x = 14,227.11 × 6,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.78x = 90,173,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,173,272.70/10,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,742.14

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