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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.03, 14,165.42 and 6,496.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.03, 14,165.42 and 6,496.30 is: 8,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.03 : 14,165.42 = 6,496.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.03/14,165.42 = 6,496.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.03x = 14,165.42 × 6,496.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.03x = 92,022,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,022,830.58/10,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.97

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