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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.34, 14,006.49 and 6,372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.34, 14,006.49 and 6,372.30 is: 8,793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.34 : 14,006.49 = 6,372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.34/14,006.49 = 6,372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.34x = 14,006.49 × 6,372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.34x = 89,253,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,253,556.23/10,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.16

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