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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.36, 14,173.61 and 6,494.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.36, 14,173.61 and 6,494.53 is: 8,961.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.36 : 14,173.61 = 6,494.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.36/14,173.61 = 6,494.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.36x = 14,173.61 × 6,494.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.36x = 92,050,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,050,935.35/10,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,961.90

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