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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.88, 14,244.72 and 6,790.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.88, 14,244.72 and 6,790.04 is: 9,367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.88 : 14,244.72 = 6,790.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.88/14,244.72 = 6,790.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.88x = 14,244.72 × 6,790.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.88x = 96,722,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,722,218.59/10,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.88

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