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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.72, 14,376.10 and 6,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.72, 14,376.10 and 6,383.76 is: 8,811.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.72 : 14,376.10 = 6,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.72/14,376.10 = 6,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.72x = 14,376.10 × 6,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.72x = 91,773,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,773,572.14/10,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.06

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