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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.21, 14,237.40 and 6,345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.21, 14,237.40 and 6,345.52 is: 8,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.21 : 14,237.40 = 6,345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.21/14,237.40 = 6,345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.21x = 14,237.40 × 6,345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.21x = 90,343,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,343,635.26/10,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,752.35

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