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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.28, 14,251.15 and 6,788.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.28, 14,251.15 and 6,788.82 is: 9,370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.28 : 14,251.15 = 6,788.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.28/14,251.15 = 6,788.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.28x = 14,251.15 × 6,788.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.28x = 96,748,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,748,492.14/10,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.06

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