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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.45, 13,976.59 and 6,351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.45, 13,976.59 and 6,351.46 is: 8,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.45 : 13,976.59 = 6,351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.45/13,976.59 = 6,351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.45x = 13,976.59 × 6,351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.45x = 88,771,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,771,752.32/10,128.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.59

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