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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.49, 14,265.72 and 6,304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.49, 14,265.72 and 6,304.33 is: 8,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.49 : 14,265.72 = 6,304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.49/14,265.72 = 6,304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.49x = 14,265.72 × 6,304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.49x = 89,935,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,935,824.40/10,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.97

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