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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.47, 14,011.04 and 6,376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.47, 14,011.04 and 6,376.17 is: 8,804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.47 : 14,011.04 = 6,376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.47/14,011.04 = 6,376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.47x = 14,011.04 × 6,376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.47x = 89,336,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,336,741.04/10,146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.71

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