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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.77, 14,248.57 and 6,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.77, 14,248.57 and 6,794.24 is: 9,379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.77 : 14,248.57 = 6,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.77/14,248.57 = 6,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.77x = 14,248.57 × 6,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.77x = 96,808,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,808,132.99/10,320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.93

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