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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376, 14,318.88 and 6,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376, 14,318.88 and 6,650 is: 9,177

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376 : 14,318.88 = 6,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376/14,318.88 = 6,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376x = 14,318.88 × 6,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376x = 95,220,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,220,552/10,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177

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