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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.68, 14,250.06 and 6,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.68, 14,250.06 and 6,293.88 is: 8,684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.68 : 14,250.06 = 6,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.68/14,250.06 = 6,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.68x = 14,250.06 × 6,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.68x = 89,688,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,688,167.63/10,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.25

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