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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,144.32, 13,991.25 and 6,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,144.32, 13,991.25 and 6,510.72 is: 8,979.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,144.32 : 13,991.25 = 6,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,144.32/13,991.25 = 6,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,144.32x = 13,991.25 × 6,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,144.32x = 91,093,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,093,111.20/10,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.72

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