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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.54, 14,245.16 and 6,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.54, 14,245.16 and 6,073.76 is: 8,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.54 : 14,245.16 = 6,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.54/14,245.16 = 6,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.54x = 14,245.16 × 6,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.54x = 86,521,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,521,581.41/10,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.82

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