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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.93, 14,303.80 and 6,332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.93, 14,303.80 and 6,332.72 is: 8,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.93 : 14,303.80 = 6,332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.93/14,303.80 = 6,332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.93x = 14,303.80 × 6,332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.93x = 90,581,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,581,960.34/10,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,737.59

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