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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.44, 14,142.84 and 6,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.44, 14,142.84 and 6,855.30 is: 9,456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.44 : 14,142.84 = 6,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.44/14,142.84 = 6,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.44x = 14,142.84 × 6,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.44x = 96,953,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,953,411.05/10,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.62

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