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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.11, 14,151.33 and 6,481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.11, 14,151.33 and 6,481.56 is: 8,946.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.11 : 14,151.33 = 6,481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.11/14,151.33 = 6,481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.11x = 14,151.33 × 6,481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.11x = 91,722,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,722,694.47/10,252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.71

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