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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.48, 14,155.92 and 6,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.48, 14,155.92 and 6,725.76 is: 9,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.48 : 14,155.92 = 6,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.48/14,155.92 = 6,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.48x = 14,155.92 × 6,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.48x = 95,209,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209,320.50/10,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.23

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