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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.28, 14,241.71 and 6,543.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.28, 14,241.71 and 6,543.30 is: 9,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.28 : 14,241.71 = 6,543.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.28/14,241.71 = 6,543.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.28x = 14,241.71 × 6,543.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.28x = 93,187,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,187,797.40/10,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.08

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