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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.55, 14,005.89 and 6,374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.55, 14,005.89 and 6,374.19 is: 8,799.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.55 : 14,005.89 = 6,374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.55/14,005.89 = 6,374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.55x = 14,005.89 × 6,374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.55x = 89,276,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,276,203.98/10,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.54

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