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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.68, 14,327.52 and 6,192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.68, 14,327.52 and 6,192.32 is: 8,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.68 : 14,327.52 = 6,192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.68/14,327.52 = 6,192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.68x = 14,327.52 × 6,192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.68x = 88,720,588.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,720,588.65/10,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.23

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