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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.63, 14,291.73 and 6,379.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.63, 14,291.73 and 6,379.29 is: 8,800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.63 : 14,291.73 = 6,379.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.63/14,291.73 = 6,379.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.63x = 14,291.73 × 6,379.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.63x = 91,171,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,171,090.27/10,359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.61

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