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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.51, 13,994.78 and 6,783.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.51, 13,994.78 and 6,783.39 is: 9,356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.51 : 13,994.78 = 6,783.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.51/13,994.78 = 6,783.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.51x = 13,994.78 × 6,783.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.51x = 94,932,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,932,016.79/10,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.13

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