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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.72, 14,248.99 and 6,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.72, 14,248.99 and 6,787.26 is: 9,367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.72 : 14,248.99 = 6,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.72/14,248.99 = 6,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.72x = 14,248.99 × 6,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.72x = 96,711,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,711,528.62/10,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.90

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