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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.29, 14,242.32 and 6,073.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.29, 14,242.32 and 6,073.54 is: 8,380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.29 : 14,242.32 = 6,073.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.29/14,242.32 = 6,073.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.29x = 14,242.32 × 6,073.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.29x = 86,501,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,501,229.00/10,322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.04

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