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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.70, 14,969.37 and 6,373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.70, 14,969.37 and 6,373.30 is: 8,791.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.70 : 14,969.37 = 6,373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.70/14,969.37 = 6,373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.70x = 14,969.37 × 6,373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.70x = 95,404,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,404,285.82/10,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.64

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