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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.37, 14,951.34 and 6,359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.37, 14,951.34 and 6,359.13 is: 8,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.37 : 14,951.34 = 6,359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.37/14,951.34 = 6,359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.37x = 14,951.34 × 6,359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.37x = 95,077,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,077,514.73/10,838.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.31

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