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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.26, 14,305.73 and 6,333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.26, 14,305.73 and 6,333.74 is: 8,740.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.26 : 14,305.73 = 6,333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.26/14,305.73 = 6,333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.26x = 14,305.73 × 6,333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.26x = 90,608,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,608,724.78/10,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.74

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