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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.73, 14,166.39 and 6,488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.73, 14,166.39 and 6,488.76 is: 8,957.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.73 : 14,166.39 = 6,488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.73/14,166.39 = 6,488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.73x = 14,166.39 × 6,488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.73x = 91,922,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,922,304.78/10,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.78

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