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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.52, 14,068.40 and 6,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.52, 14,068.40 and 6,366.96 is: 8,790.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.52 : 14,068.40 = 6,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.52/14,068.40 = 6,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.52x = 14,068.40 × 6,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.52x = 89,572,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,572,940.06/10,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.69

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