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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.63, 14,278.63 and 6,370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.63, 14,278.63 and 6,370.01 is: 8,790.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.63 : 14,278.63 = 6,370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.63/14,278.63 = 6,370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.63x = 14,278.63 × 6,370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.63x = 90,954,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,954,944.49/10,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.78

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