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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,386.31, 14,329.99 and 6,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,386.31, 14,329.99 and 6,137.76 is: 8,468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,386.31 : 14,329.99 = 6,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,386.31/14,329.99 = 6,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,386.31x = 14,329.99 × 6,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,386.31x = 87,954,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,954,039.42/10,386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.27

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