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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.96, 14,177.64 and 6,499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.96, 14,177.64 and 6,499.18 is: 8,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.96 : 14,177.64 = 6,499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.96/14,177.64 = 6,499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.96x = 14,177.64 × 6,499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.96x = 92,143,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,143,034.34/10,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,968.60

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