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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.06, 14,284.77 and 6,317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.06, 14,284.77 and 6,317.42 is: 8,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.06 : 14,284.77 = 6,317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.06/14,284.77 = 6,317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.06x = 14,284.77 × 6,317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.06x = 90,242,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,242,891.69/10,349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,719.91

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