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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,353.96, 14,285.70 and 6,630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,353.96, 14,285.70 and 6,630.12 is: 9,147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,353.96 : 14,285.70 = 6,630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,353.96/14,285.70 = 6,630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,353.96x = 14,285.70 × 6,630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,353.96x = 94,715,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,715,905.28/10,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.80

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