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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.46, 14,250.57 and 6,076.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.46, 14,250.57 and 6,076.89 is: 8,387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.46 : 14,250.57 = 6,076.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.46/14,250.57 = 6,076.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.46x = 14,250.57 × 6,076.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.46x = 86,599,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,599,129.04/10,324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,387.76

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