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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.83, 14,235.75 and 6,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.83, 14,235.75 and 6,335.82 is: 8,738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.83 : 14,235.75 = 6,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.83/14,235.75 = 6,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.83x = 14,235.75 × 6,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.83x = 90,195,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,195,149.57/10,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,738.29

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