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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.24, 14,271.72 and 6,808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.24, 14,271.72 and 6,808.16 is: 9,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.24 : 14,271.72 = 6,808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.24/14,271.72 = 6,808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.24x = 14,271.72 × 6,808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.24x = 97,164,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,164,153.24/10,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.25

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