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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.93, 14,273.55 and 6,096.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.93, 14,273.55 and 6,096.23 is: 8,411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.93 : 14,273.55 = 6,096.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.93/14,273.55 = 6,096.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.93x = 14,273.55 × 6,096.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.93x = 87,014,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,014,772.35/10,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.34

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