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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.81, 14,257.14 and 6,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.81, 14,257.14 and 6,079.82 is: 8,392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.81 : 14,257.14 = 6,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.81/14,257.14 = 6,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.81x = 14,257.14 × 6,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.81x = 86,680,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,680,880.56/10,328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.14

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