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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.37, 14,268.63 and 6,362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.37, 14,268.63 and 6,362.81 is: 8,780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.37 : 14,268.63 = 6,362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.37/14,268.63 = 6,362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.37x = 14,268.63 × 6,362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.37x = 90,788,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,788,581.65/10,339.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,780.86

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