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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.47, 14,237.24 and 6,068.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.47, 14,237.24 and 6,068.66 is: 8,374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.47 : 14,237.24 = 6,068.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.47/14,237.24 = 6,068.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.47x = 14,237.24 × 6,068.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.47x = 86,400,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,400,867.37/10,317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.23

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