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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.29, 13,998.33 and 6,373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.29, 13,998.33 and 6,373.81 is: 8,790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.29 : 13,998.33 = 6,373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.29/13,998.33 = 6,373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.29x = 13,998.33 × 6,373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.29x = 89,222,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,222,695.74/10,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.16

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