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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.72, 13,847.43 and 6,255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.72, 13,847.43 and 6,255.15 is: 8,633.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.72 : 13,847.43 = 6,255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.72/13,847.43 = 6,255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.72x = 13,847.43 × 6,255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.72x = 86,617,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,617,751.76/10,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,633.53

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