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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.67, 13,972.64 and 6,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.67, 13,972.64 and 6,348.02 is: 8,758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.67 : 13,972.64 = 6,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.67/13,972.64 = 6,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.67x = 13,972.64 × 6,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.67x = 88,698,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,698,496.57/10,126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.90

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