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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.34, 14,003.73 and 6,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.34, 14,003.73 and 6,370.30 is: 8,790.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.34 : 14,003.73 = 6,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.34/14,003.73 = 6,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.34x = 14,003.73 × 6,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.34x = 89,207,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,207,978.72/10,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.40

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