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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.44, 14,160.96 and 6,725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.44, 14,160.96 and 6,725.84 is: 9,285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.44 : 14,160.96 = 6,725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.44/14,160.96 = 6,725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.44x = 14,160.96 × 6,725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.44x = 95,244,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,244,351.21/10,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.39

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