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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.44, 14,149.72 and 6,860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.44, 14,149.72 and 6,860.32 is: 9,463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.44 : 14,149.72 = 6,860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.44/14,149.72 = 6,860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.44x = 14,149.72 × 6,860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.44x = 97,071,607.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,071,607.11/10,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.53

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