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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.72, 14,306.76 and 6,118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.72, 14,306.76 and 6,118.56 is: 8,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.72 : 14,306.76 = 6,118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.72/14,306.76 = 6,118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.72x = 14,306.76 × 6,118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.72x = 87,536,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,536,769.47/10,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,443.20

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