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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.72, 14,247.09 and 6,346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.72, 14,247.09 and 6,346.17 is: 8,757.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.72 : 14,247.09 = 6,346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.72/14,247.09 = 6,346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.72x = 14,247.09 × 6,346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.72x = 90,414,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,414,455.15/10,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,757.93

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