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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.08, 14,271 and 6,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.08, 14,271 and 6,312.44 is: 8,708.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.08 : 14,271 = 6,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.08/14,271 = 6,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.08x = 14,271 × 6,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.08x = 90,084,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,084,831.24/10,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.83

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