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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.20, 14,244.92 and 6,073.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.20, 14,244.92 and 6,073.56 is: 8,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.20 : 14,244.92 = 6,073.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.20/14,244.92 = 6,073.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.20x = 14,244.92 × 6,073.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.20x = 86,517,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,517,376.32/10,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.68

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