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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.58, 14,009.82 and 6,375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.58, 14,009.82 and 6,375.30 is: 8,803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.58 : 14,009.82 = 6,375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.58/14,009.82 = 6,375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.58x = 14,009.82 × 6,375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.58x = 89,316,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,316,805.45/10,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,803.52

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