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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.44, 14,277.58 and 6,761.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.44, 14,277.58 and 6,761.45 is: 9,329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.44 : 14,277.58 = 6,761.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.44/14,277.58 = 6,761.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.44x = 14,277.58 × 6,761.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.44x = 96,537,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,537,143.29/10,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.57

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