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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.72, 14,276.68 and 6,156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.72, 14,276.68 and 6,156.08 is: 8,492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.72 : 14,276.68 = 6,156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.72/14,276.68 = 6,156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.72x = 14,276.68 × 6,156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.72x = 87,888,384.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,888,384.21/10,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.68

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