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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.05, 14,266.50 and 6,758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.05, 14,266.50 and 6,758.73 is: 9,321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.05 : 14,266.50 = 6,758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.05/14,266.50 = 6,758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.05x = 14,266.50 × 6,758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.05x = 96,423,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,423,396.20/10,344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.63

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