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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.24, 14,257.64 and 6,603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.24, 14,257.64 and 6,603.24 is: 9,114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.24 : 14,257.64 = 6,603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.24/14,257.64 = 6,603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.24x = 14,257.64 × 6,603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.24x = 94,146,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,146,618.75/10,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.57

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