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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.63, 14,249.91 and 6,077.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.63, 14,249.91 and 6,077.88 is: 8,386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.63 : 14,249.91 = 6,077.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.63/14,249.91 = 6,077.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.63x = 14,249.91 × 6,077.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.63x = 86,609,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,609,242.99/10,326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.98

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