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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.17, 14,167.67 and 6,734.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.17, 14,167.67 and 6,734.23 is: 9,283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.17 : 14,167.67 = 6,734.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.17/14,167.67 = 6,734.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.17x = 14,167.67 × 6,734.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.17x = 95,408,348.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,408,348.34/10,277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.52

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