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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.17, 14,251.33 and 6,134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.17, 14,251.33 and 6,134.42 is: 8,466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.17 : 14,251.33 = 6,134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.17/14,251.33 = 6,134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.17x = 14,251.33 × 6,134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.17x = 87,423,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,423,702.41/10,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.23

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