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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.60, 14,252.40 and 6,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.60, 14,252.40 and 6,352.40 is: 8,768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.60 : 14,252.40 = 6,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.60/14,252.40 = 6,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.60x = 14,252.40 × 6,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.60x = 90,536,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,536,945.76/10,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,768.20

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