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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.96, 14,967.56 and 6,369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.96, 14,967.56 and 6,369.90 is: 8,790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.96 : 14,967.56 = 6,369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.96/14,967.56 = 6,369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.96x = 14,967.56 × 6,369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.96x = 95,341,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,341,828.59/10,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.54

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