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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.82, 13,996.29 and 6,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.82, 13,996.29 and 6,372.33 is: 8,788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.82 : 13,996.29 = 6,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.82/13,996.29 = 6,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.82x = 13,996.29 × 6,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.82x = 89,188,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,188,978.66/10,148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.11

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