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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.93, 13,977.23 and 6,730.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.93, 13,977.23 and 6,730.10 is: 9,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.93 : 13,977.23 = 6,730.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.93/13,977.23 = 6,730.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.93x = 13,977.23 × 6,730.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.93x = 94,068,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,068,052.09/10,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.40

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