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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.08, 14,238.86 and 6,338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.08, 14,238.86 and 6,338.07 is: 8,741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.08 : 14,238.86 = 6,338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.08/14,238.86 = 6,338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.08x = 14,238.86 × 6,338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.08x = 90,246,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,246,859.71/10,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,741.39

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