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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.30, 14,180.34 and 6,497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.30, 14,180.34 and 6,497.10 is: 8,966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.30 : 14,180.34 = 6,497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.30/14,180.34 = 6,497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.30x = 14,180.34 × 6,497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.30x = 92,131,087.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,131,087.01/10,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.27

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