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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.60, 14,315.06 and 6,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.60, 14,315.06 and 6,395.08 is: 8,824.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.60 : 14,315.06 = 6,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.60/14,315.06 = 6,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.60x = 14,315.06 × 6,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.60x = 91,545,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,545,953.90/10,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,824.90

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