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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.27, 14,151.62 and 6,374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.27, 14,151.62 and 6,374.71 is: 8,799.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.27 : 14,151.62 = 6,374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.27/14,151.62 = 6,374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.27x = 14,151.62 × 6,374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.27x = 90,212,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,212,473.53/10,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.27

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