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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.94, 14,177.84 and 6,736.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.94, 14,177.84 and 6,736.92 is: 9,296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.94 : 14,177.84 = 6,736.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.94/14,177.84 = 6,736.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.94x = 14,177.84 × 6,736.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.94x = 95,514,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,514,966.75/10,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.82

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