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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,378, 14,321.64 and 6,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,378, 14,321.64 and 6,652 is: 9,179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,378 : 14,321.64 = 6,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,378/14,321.64 = 6,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,378x = 14,321.64 × 6,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,378x = 95,267,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,267,549.28/10,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.76

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