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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.68, 14,297.72 and 6,383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.68, 14,297.72 and 6,383.11 is: 8,810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.68 : 14,297.72 = 6,383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.68/14,297.72 = 6,383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.68x = 14,297.72 × 6,383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.68x = 91,263,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,263,919.51/10,358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,810.38

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