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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.21, 14,236.02 and 6,344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.21, 14,236.02 and 6,344.52 is: 8,750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.21 : 14,236.02 = 6,344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.21/14,236.02 = 6,344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.21x = 14,236.02 × 6,344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.21x = 90,320,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,320,713.61/10,321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.98

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