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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.76, 14,118.52 and 6,455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.76, 14,118.52 and 6,455.50 is: 8,906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.76 : 14,118.52 = 6,455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.76/14,118.52 = 6,455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.76x = 14,118.52 × 6,455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.76x = 91,142,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,142,105.86/10,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,906.02

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