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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.83, 14,270.25 and 6,360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.83, 14,270.25 and 6,360.82 is: 8,772.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.83 : 14,270.25 = 6,360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.83/14,270.25 = 6,360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.83x = 14,270.25 × 6,360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.83x = 90,770,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,770,491.61/10,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.78

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