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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.96, 14,241.57 and 6,341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.96, 14,241.57 and 6,341.02 is: 8,750.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.96 : 14,241.57 = 6,341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.96/14,241.57 = 6,341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.96x = 14,241.57 × 6,341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.96x = 90,306,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,306,080.20/10,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.62

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