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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.09, 14,266.41 and 6,145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.09, 14,266.41 and 6,145.34 is: 8,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.09 : 14,266.41 = 6,145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.09/14,266.41 = 6,145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.09x = 14,266.41 × 6,145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.09x = 87,671,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,671,868.70/10,337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.30

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