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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.35, 14,162.14 and 6,725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.35, 14,162.14 and 6,725.53 is: 9,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.35 : 14,162.14 = 6,725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.35/14,162.14 = 6,725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.35x = 14,162.14 × 6,725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.35x = 95,247,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,247,923.54/10,262.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.30

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