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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.52, 14,385.84 and 6,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.52, 14,385.84 and 6,708.32 is: 9,258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.52 : 14,385.84 = 6,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.52/14,385.84 = 6,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.52x = 14,385.84 × 6,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.52x = 96,504,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,504,818.19/10,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.37

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