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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.78, 14,152.52 and 6,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.78, 14,152.52 and 6,714.94 is: 9,268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.78 : 14,152.52 = 6,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.78/14,152.52 = 6,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.78x = 14,152.52 × 6,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.78x = 95,033,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,033,322.65/10,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.13

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