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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.20, 14,967.36 and 6,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.20, 14,967.36 and 6,370 is: 8,789.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.20 : 14,967.36 = 6,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.20/14,967.36 = 6,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.20x = 14,967.36 × 6,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.20x = 95,342,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,342,083.20/10,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,789.56

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