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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.36, 14,292.26 and 6,816.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.36, 14,292.26 and 6,816.84 is: 9,407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.36 : 14,292.26 = 6,816.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.36/14,292.26 = 6,816.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.36x = 14,292.26 × 6,816.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.36x = 97,428,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,428,049.66/10,356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.56

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