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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.63, 14,326.34 and 6,133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.63, 14,326.34 and 6,133.10 is: 8,462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.63 : 14,326.34 = 6,133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.63/14,326.34 = 6,133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.63x = 14,326.34 × 6,133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.63x = 87,864,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,864,911.67/10,382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,462.68

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