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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.08, 14,314.30 and 6,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.08, 14,314.30 and 6,834.60 is: 9,433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.08 : 14,314.30 = 6,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.08/14,314.30 = 6,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.08x = 14,314.30 × 6,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.08x = 97,832,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,832,514.78/10,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.20

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