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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.78, 13,993.49 and 6,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.78, 13,993.49 and 6,370.30 is: 8,785.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.78 : 13,993.49 = 6,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.78/13,993.49 = 6,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.78x = 13,993.49 × 6,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.78x = 89,142,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,142,762.76/10,146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.33

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