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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.02, 14,313.66 and 6,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.02, 14,313.66 and 6,395.76 is: 8,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.02 : 14,313.66 = 6,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.02/14,313.66 = 6,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.02x = 14,313.66 × 6,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.02x = 91,546,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,546,734.08/10,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.32

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