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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.57, 14,157.44 and 6,723.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.57, 14,157.44 and 6,723.93 is: 9,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.57 : 14,157.44 = 6,723.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.57/14,157.44 = 6,723.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.57x = 14,157.44 × 6,723.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.57x = 95,193,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,193,635.54/10,254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.05

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