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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.87, 14,266.36 and 6,145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.87, 14,266.36 and 6,145.31 is: 8,480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.87 : 14,266.36 = 6,145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.87/14,266.36 = 6,145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.87x = 14,266.36 × 6,145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.87x = 87,671,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,671,248.12/10,337.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.59

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