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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.82, 14,245.52 and 6,792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.82, 14,245.52 and 6,792.36 is: 9,373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.82 : 14,245.52 = 6,792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.82/14,245.52 = 6,792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.82x = 14,245.52 × 6,792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.82x = 96,760,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,760,666.27/10,322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.47

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