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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.18, 14,145.94 and 7,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.18, 14,145.94 and 7,727.84 is: 10,664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.18 : 14,145.94 = 7,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.18/14,145.94 = 7,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.18x = 14,145.94 × 7,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.18x = 109,317,560.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,317,560.97/10,250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.94

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