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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.47, 14,042.59 and 6,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.47, 14,042.59 and 6,397.20 is: 8,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.47 : 14,042.59 = 6,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.47/14,042.59 = 6,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.47x = 14,042.59 × 6,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.47x = 89,833,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,833,256.75/10,175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.42

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