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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.51, 14,132.17 and 6,712.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.51, 14,132.17 and 6,712.67 is: 9,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.51 : 14,132.17 = 6,712.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.51/14,132.17 = 6,712.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.51x = 14,132.17 × 6,712.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.51x = 94,864,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,864,637.32/10,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.33

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