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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.83, 14,256.45 and 6,350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.83, 14,256.45 and 6,350.82 is: 8,758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.83 : 14,256.45 = 6,350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.83/14,256.45 = 6,350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.83x = 14,256.45 × 6,350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.83x = 90,540,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,540,147.79/10,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.99

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