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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.55, 14,179.31 and 6,496.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.55, 14,179.31 and 6,496.35 is: 8,965.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.55 : 14,179.31 = 6,496.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.55/14,179.31 = 6,496.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.55x = 14,179.31 × 6,496.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.55x = 92,113,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,113,728.04/10,274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965.23

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