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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.80, 14,312.52 and 6,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.80, 14,312.52 and 6,393.24 is: 8,826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.80 : 14,312.52 = 6,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.80/14,312.52 = 6,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.80x = 14,312.52 × 6,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.80x = 91,503,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,503,375.36/10,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.58

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