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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.08, 14,301.88 and 6,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.08, 14,301.88 and 6,825.60 is: 9,420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.08 : 14,301.88 = 6,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.08/14,301.88 = 6,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.08x = 14,301.88 × 6,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.08x = 97,618,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,618,912.13/10,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.78

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