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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.33, 14,266.62 and 6,362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.33, 14,266.62 and 6,362.67 is: 8,776.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.33 : 14,266.62 = 6,362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.33/14,266.62 = 6,362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.33x = 14,266.62 × 6,362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.33x = 90,773,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,773,795.08/10,342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,776.92

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