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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.79, 14,237.94 and 6,787.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.79, 14,237.94 and 6,787.72 is: 9,374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.79 : 14,237.94 = 6,787.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.79/14,237.94 = 6,787.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.79x = 14,237.94 × 6,787.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.79x = 96,643,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,643,150.10/10,308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.83

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