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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.03, 14,390.97 and 6,341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.03, 14,390.97 and 6,341.71 is: 8,750.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.03 : 14,390.97 = 6,341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.03/14,390.97 = 6,341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.03x = 14,390.97 × 6,341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.03x = 91,263,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,263,325.58/10,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.05

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