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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.40, 14,291.62 and 6,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.40, 14,291.62 and 6,379.24 is: 8,800.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.40 : 14,291.62 = 6,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.40/14,291.62 = 6,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.40x = 14,291.62 × 6,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.40x = 91,169,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,169,673.97/10,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.67

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