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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.20, 14,127.36 and 6,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.20, 14,127.36 and 6,460.32 is: 8,920.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.20 : 14,127.36 = 6,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.20/14,127.36 = 6,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.20x = 14,127.36 × 6,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.20x = 91,267,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,267,266.36/10,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.49

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