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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.29, 14,151.84 and 6,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.29, 14,151.84 and 6,714.44 is: 9,267.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.29 : 14,151.84 = 6,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.29/14,151.84 = 6,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.29x = 14,151.84 × 6,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.29x = 95,021,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,021,680.57/10,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.43

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