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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.74, 14,238.23 and 6,067.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.74, 14,238.23 and 6,067.97 is: 8,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.74 : 14,238.23 = 6,067.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.74/14,238.23 = 6,067.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.74x = 14,238.23 × 6,067.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.74x = 86,397,096.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,397,096.47/10,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.65

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