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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.37, 14,271.39 and 6,364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.37, 14,271.39 and 6,364.81 is: 8,783.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.37 : 14,271.39 = 6,364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.37/14,271.39 = 6,364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.37x = 14,271.39 × 6,364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.37x = 90,834,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,834,685.79/10,341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,783.62

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