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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.64, 14,246.79 and 6,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.64, 14,246.79 and 6,074.76 is: 8,382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.64 : 14,246.79 = 6,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.64/14,246.79 = 6,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.64x = 14,246.79 × 6,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.64x = 86,545,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,545,883.45/10,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.46

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