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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.84, 14,965.58 and 6,369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.84, 14,965.58 and 6,369.17 is: 8,788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.84 : 14,965.58 = 6,369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.84/14,965.58 = 6,369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.84x = 14,965.58 × 6,369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.84x = 95,318,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,318,376.51/10,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.47

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