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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.40, 14,258.46 and 6,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.40, 14,258.46 and 6,355.24 is: 8,767.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.40 : 14,258.46 = 6,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.40/14,258.46 = 6,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.40x = 14,258.46 × 6,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.40x = 90,615,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,615,935.33/10,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.53

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