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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.06, 14,268.72 and 6,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.06, 14,268.72 and 6,360.58 is: 8,780.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.06 : 14,268.72 = 6,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.06/14,268.72 = 6,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.06x = 14,268.72 × 6,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.06x = 90,757,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,757,335.06/10,336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,780.65

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