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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.58, 14,329.62 and 6,193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.58, 14,329.62 and 6,193.26 is: 8,547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.58 : 14,329.62 = 6,193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.58/14,329.62 = 6,193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.58x = 14,329.62 × 6,193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.58x = 88,747,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,747,062.36/10,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.69

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