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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.63, 14,256.88 and 6,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.63, 14,256.88 and 6,079.64 is: 8,391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.63 : 14,256.88 = 6,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.63/14,256.88 = 6,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.63x = 14,256.88 × 6,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.63x = 86,676,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,676,611.44/10,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.88

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