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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.01, 14,269.37 and 6,358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.01, 14,269.37 and 6,358.77 is: 8,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.01 : 14,269.37 = 6,358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.01/14,269.37 = 6,358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.01x = 14,269.37 × 6,358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.01x = 90,735,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,735,610.08/10,340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,775.20

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