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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.43, 14,271.48 and 6,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.43, 14,271.48 and 6,094.73 is: 8,409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.43 : 14,271.48 = 6,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.43/14,271.48 = 6,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.43x = 14,271.48 × 6,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.43x = 86,980,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,980,745.94/10,343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,409.27

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