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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.35, 14,311.70 and 6,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.35, 14,311.70 and 6,064.62 is: 8,367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.35 : 14,311.70 = 6,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.35/14,311.70 = 6,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.35x = 14,311.70 × 6,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.35x = 86,794,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,794,972.06/10,372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.91

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