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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.59, 14,176.19 and 6,497.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.59, 14,176.19 and 6,497.39 is: 8,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.59 : 14,176.19 = 6,497.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.59/14,176.19 = 6,497.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.59x = 14,176.19 × 6,497.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.59x = 92,108,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,108,131.78/10,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.40

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