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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.93, 14,312.70 and 6,338.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.93, 14,312.70 and 6,338.93 is: 8,746.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.93 : 14,312.70 = 6,338.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.93/14,312.70 = 6,338.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.93x = 14,312.70 × 6,338.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.93x = 90,727,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,727,131.85/10,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,746.53

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