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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.97, 14,281.19 and 6,371.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.97, 14,281.19 and 6,371.41 is: 8,793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.97 : 14,281.19 = 6,371.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.97/14,281.19 = 6,371.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.97x = 14,281.19 × 6,371.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.97x = 90,991,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,991,297.00/10,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.16

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