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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.04, 14,272.94 and 6,308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.04, 14,272.94 and 6,308.76 is: 8,707.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.04 : 14,272.94 = 6,308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.04/14,272.94 = 6,308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.04x = 14,272.94 × 6,308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.04x = 90,044,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,044,552.95/10,341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,707.49

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