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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.73, 14,001.04 and 6,370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.73, 14,001.04 and 6,370.68 is: 8,788.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.73 : 14,001.04 = 6,370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.73/14,001.04 = 6,370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.73x = 14,001.04 × 6,370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.73x = 89,196,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,196,145.51/10,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.90

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