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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.24, 14,337.47 and 6,863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.24, 14,337.47 and 6,863.02 is: 9,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.24 : 14,337.47 = 6,863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.24/14,337.47 = 6,863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.24x = 14,337.47 × 6,863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.24x = 98,398,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,398,324.67/10,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.80

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