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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.08, 14,241.61 and 6,340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.08, 14,241.61 and 6,340.07 is: 8,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.08 : 14,241.61 = 6,340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.08/14,241.61 = 6,340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.08x = 14,241.61 × 6,340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.08x = 90,292,804.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,292,804.31/10,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,744.15

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