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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.96, 14,176.26 and 6,498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.96, 14,176.26 and 6,498.18 is: 8,967.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.96 : 14,176.26 = 6,498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.96/14,176.26 = 6,498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.96x = 14,176.26 × 6,498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.96x = 92,119,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,119,889.21/10,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,967.22

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