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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.59, 14,170.09 and 6,487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.59, 14,170.09 and 6,487.35 is: 8,953.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.59 : 14,170.09 = 6,487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.59/14,170.09 = 6,487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.59x = 14,170.09 × 6,487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.59x = 91,926,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,926,333.36/10,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,953.93

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