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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.59, 14,297.25 and 6,388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.59, 14,297.25 and 6,388.89 is: 8,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.59 : 14,297.25 = 6,388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.59/14,297.25 = 6,388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.59x = 14,297.25 × 6,388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.59x = 91,343,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,343,557.55/10,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,812.20

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