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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.28, 14,276.42 and 6,568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.28, 14,276.42 and 6,568.28 is: 9,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.28 : 14,276.42 = 6,568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.28/14,276.42 = 6,568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.28x = 14,276.42 × 6,568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.28x = 93,771,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,771,523.96/10,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.94

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