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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.44, 14,163.72 and 6,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.44, 14,163.72 and 6,727.84 is: 9,288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.44 : 14,163.72 = 6,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.44/14,163.72 = 6,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.44x = 14,163.72 × 6,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.44x = 95,291,241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,291,241.96/10,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.15

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