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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,331.24, 14,260.40 and 6,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,331.24, 14,260.40 and 6,605.24 is: 9,117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,331.24 : 14,260.40 = 6,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,331.24/14,260.40 = 6,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,331.24x = 14,260.40 × 6,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,331.24x = 94,193,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,193,364.50/10,331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.33

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