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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.53, 14,273.07 and 6,362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.53, 14,273.07 and 6,362.91 is: 8,781.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.53 : 14,273.07 = 6,362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.53/14,273.07 = 6,362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.53x = 14,273.07 × 6,362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.53x = 90,818,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,818,259.83/10,342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.05

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