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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.07, 14,242.57 and 6,343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.07, 14,242.57 and 6,343.73 is: 8,751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.07 : 14,242.57 = 6,343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.07/14,242.57 = 6,343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.07x = 14,242.57 × 6,343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.07x = 90,350,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,350,984.92/10,324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,751.49

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