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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.08, 14,240.23 and 6,339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.08, 14,240.23 and 6,339.07 is: 8,742.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.08 : 14,240.23 = 6,339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.08/14,240.23 = 6,339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.08x = 14,240.23 × 6,339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.08x = 90,269,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,269,814.79/10,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,742.77

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