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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.08, 14,299.12 and 6,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.08, 14,299.12 and 6,823.60 is: 9,418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.08 : 14,299.12 = 6,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.08/14,299.12 = 6,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.08x = 14,299.12 × 6,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.08x = 97,571,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,571,475.23/10,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.02

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