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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.91, 14,311.37 and 6,393.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.91, 14,311.37 and 6,393.57 is: 8,820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.91 : 14,311.37 = 6,393.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.91/14,311.37 = 6,393.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.91x = 14,311.37 × 6,393.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.91x = 91,500,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,500,713.92/10,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,820.27

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