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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.42, 14,255.04 and 6,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.42, 14,255.04 and 6,601.42 is: 9,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.42 : 14,255.04 = 6,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.42/14,255.04 = 6,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.42x = 14,255.04 × 6,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.42x = 94,103,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,103,506.16/10,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.01

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