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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.27, 14,031.80 and 6,393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.27, 14,031.80 and 6,393.25 is: 8,823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.27 : 14,031.80 = 6,393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.27/14,031.80 = 6,393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.27x = 14,031.80 × 6,393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.27x = 89,708,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,708,805.35/10,167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,823.29

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