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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.34, 14,258.64 and 6,352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.34, 14,258.64 and 6,352.54 is: 8,766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.34 : 14,258.64 = 6,352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.34/14,258.64 = 6,352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.34x = 14,258.64 × 6,352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.34x = 90,578,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,578,580.95/10,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,766.51

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