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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.84, 14,267.48 and 6,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.84, 14,267.48 and 6,358.82 is: 8,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.84 : 14,267.48 = 6,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.84/14,267.48 = 6,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.84x = 14,267.48 × 6,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.84x = 90,724,337.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,724,337.17/10,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.01

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