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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.52, 14,337.12 and 6,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.52, 14,337.12 and 6,359.54 is: 8,773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.52 : 14,337.12 = 6,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.52/14,337.12 = 6,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.52x = 14,337.12 × 6,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.52x = 91,177,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,177,488.12/10,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.38

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