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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.65, 14,175.60 and 6,504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.65, 14,175.60 and 6,504.39 is: 8,973.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.65 : 14,175.60 = 6,504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.65/14,175.60 = 6,504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.65x = 14,175.60 × 6,504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.65x = 92,203,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,203,639.15/10,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,973.02

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