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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.95, 14,317.24 and 6,793.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.95, 14,317.24 and 6,793.79 is: 9,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.95 : 14,317.24 = 6,793.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.95/14,317.24 = 6,793.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.95x = 14,317.24 × 6,793.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.95x = 97,268,233.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,268,233.37/10,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.59

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