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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.69, 14,315.67 and 6,840.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.69, 14,315.67 and 6,840.09 is: 9,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.69 : 14,315.67 = 6,840.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.69/14,315.67 = 6,840.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.69x = 14,315.67 × 6,840.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.69x = 97,920,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,920,471.21/10,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.13

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