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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.72, 14,350.20 and 6,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.72, 14,350.20 and 6,152.72 is: 8,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.72 : 14,350.20 = 6,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.72/14,350.20 = 6,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.72x = 14,350.20 × 6,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.72x = 88,292,762.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,292,762.54/10,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.73

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