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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.80, 14,266.84 and 6,144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.80, 14,266.84 and 6,144.24 is: 8,480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.80 : 14,266.84 = 6,144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.80/14,266.84 = 6,144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.80x = 14,266.84 × 6,144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.80x = 87,658,889.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,658,889.00/10,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.27

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