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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.52, 13,998.62 and 6,374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.52, 13,998.62 and 6,374.03 is: 8,790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.52 : 13,998.62 = 6,374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.52/13,998.62 = 6,374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.52x = 13,998.62 × 6,374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.52x = 89,227,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,227,569.78/10,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.45

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