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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.96, 14,245.80 and 6,074.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.96, 14,245.80 and 6,074.96 is: 8,383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.96 : 14,245.80 = 6,074.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.96/14,245.80 = 6,074.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.96x = 14,245.80 × 6,074.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.96x = 86,542,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,542,665.17/10,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,383.51

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