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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.91, 14,315.50 and 6,396.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.91, 14,315.50 and 6,396.57 is: 8,824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.91 : 14,315.50 = 6,396.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.91/14,315.50 = 6,396.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.91x = 14,315.50 × 6,396.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.91x = 91,570,097.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,570,097.84/10,376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,824.41

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