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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.74, 14,022.25 and 6,333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.74, 14,022.25 and 6,333.02 is: 8,738.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.74 : 14,022.25 = 6,333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.74/14,022.25 = 6,333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.74x = 14,022.25 × 6,333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.74x = 88,803,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,803,189.70/10,161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,738.97

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