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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.65, 14,246.81 and 6,074.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.65, 14,246.81 and 6,074.78 is: 8,382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.65 : 14,246.81 = 6,074.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.65/14,246.81 = 6,074.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.65x = 14,246.81 × 6,074.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.65x = 86,546,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,546,236.45/10,324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.48

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