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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.61, 13,974.10 and 7,753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.61, 13,974.10 and 7,753.28 is: 10,684.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.61 : 13,974.10 = 7,753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.61/13,974.10 = 7,753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.61x = 13,974.10 × 7,753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.61x = 108,345,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,345,110.05/10,140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.28

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