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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.33, 14,312.16 and 6,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.33, 14,312.16 and 6,339.52 is: 8,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.33 : 14,312.16 = 6,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.33/14,312.16 = 6,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.33x = 14,312.16 × 6,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.33x = 90,732,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,732,242.45/10,370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,749.21

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