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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.42, 14,967.52 and 6,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.42, 14,967.52 and 6,370.52 is: 8,792.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.42 : 14,967.52 = 6,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.42/14,967.52 = 6,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.42x = 14,967.52 × 6,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.42x = 95,350,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,350,794.75/10,844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.62

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