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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.13, 14,237.12 and 6,338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.13, 14,237.12 and 6,338.62 is: 8,747.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.13 : 14,237.12 = 6,338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.13/14,237.12 = 6,338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.13x = 14,237.12 × 6,338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.13x = 90,243,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,243,691.56/10,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,747.83

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