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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.79, 14,241.63 and 6,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.79, 14,241.63 and 6,073.04 is: 8,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.79 : 14,241.63 = 6,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.79/14,241.63 = 6,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.79x = 14,241.63 × 6,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.79x = 86,489,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,489,935.25/10,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.35

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