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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.20, 14,966.52 and 6,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.20, 14,966.52 and 6,372.32 is: 8,793.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.20 : 14,966.52 = 6,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.20/14,966.52 = 6,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.20x = 14,966.52 × 6,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.20x = 95,371,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,371,454.73/10,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.89

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