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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.74, 14,264.13 and 6,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.74, 14,264.13 and 6,356.40 is: 8,771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.74 : 14,264.13 = 6,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.74/14,264.13 = 6,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.74x = 14,264.13 × 6,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.74x = 90,668,515.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,668,515.93/10,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.48

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