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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.88, 14,332.76 and 6,195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.88, 14,332.76 and 6,195.56 is: 8,550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.88 : 14,332.76 = 6,195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.88/14,332.76 = 6,195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.88x = 14,332.76 × 6,195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.88x = 88,799,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,799,371.90/10,384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.84

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