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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.82, 14,252.34 and 6,078.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.82, 14,252.34 and 6,078.84 is: 8,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.82 : 14,252.34 = 6,078.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.82/14,252.34 = 6,078.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.82x = 14,252.34 × 6,078.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.82x = 86,637,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,637,694.49/10,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.77

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