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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.68, 14,965.52 and 6,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.68, 14,965.52 and 6,367.66 is: 8,787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.68 : 14,965.52 = 6,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.68/14,965.52 = 6,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.68x = 14,965.52 × 6,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.68x = 95,295,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,295,343.08/10,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.29

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