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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.96, 14,316.18 and 6,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.96, 14,316.18 and 6,341.72 is: 8,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.96 : 14,316.18 = 6,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.96/14,316.18 = 6,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.96x = 14,316.18 × 6,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.96x = 90,789,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,789,205.03/10,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,749.96

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