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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.26, 14,311.24 and 6,337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.26, 14,311.24 and 6,337.74 is: 8,746.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.26 : 14,311.24 = 6,337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.26/14,311.24 = 6,337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.26x = 14,311.24 × 6,337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.26x = 90,700,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,700,918.20/10,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,746.25

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