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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.68, 14,296.34 and 6,382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.68, 14,296.34 and 6,382.11 is: 8,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.68 : 14,296.34 = 6,382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.68/14,296.34 = 6,382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.68x = 14,296.34 × 6,382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.68x = 91,240,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,240,782.57/10,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.00

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