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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.53, 14,158.20 and 6,900.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.53, 14,158.20 and 6,900.57 is: 9,519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.53 : 14,158.20 = 6,900.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.53/14,158.20 = 6,900.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.53x = 14,158.20 × 6,900.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.53x = 97,699,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,699,650.17/10,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.11

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