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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.47, 14,273.85 and 6,309.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.47, 14,273.85 and 6,309.37 is: 8,706.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.47 : 14,273.85 = 6,309.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.47/14,273.85 = 6,309.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.47x = 14,273.85 × 6,309.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.47x = 90,059,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,059,000.97/10,343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,706.85

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