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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.72, 14,171.52 and 6,495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.72, 14,171.52 and 6,495.04 is: 8,961.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.72 : 14,171.52 = 6,495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.72/14,171.52 = 6,495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.72x = 14,171.52 × 6,495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.72x = 92,044,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,044,589.26/10,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,961.84

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