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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.23, 14,173.35 and 6,492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.23, 14,173.35 and 6,492.04 is: 8,959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.23 : 14,173.35 = 6,492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.23/14,173.35 = 6,492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.23x = 14,173.35 × 6,492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.23x = 92,013,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,013,958.45/10,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,959.29

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