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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.83, 14,237.13 and 6,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.83, 14,237.13 and 6,336.82 is: 8,739.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.83 : 14,237.13 = 6,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.83/14,237.13 = 6,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.83x = 14,237.13 × 6,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.83x = 90,218,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,218,130.13/10,322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.67

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