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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.78, 14,349.22 and 6,364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.78, 14,349.22 and 6,364.52 is: 8,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.78 : 14,349.22 = 6,364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.78/14,349.22 = 6,364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.78x = 14,349.22 × 6,364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.78x = 91,325,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,325,962.44/10,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,783.22

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