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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.17, 14,190.45 and 6,693.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.17, 14,190.45 and 6,693.83 is: 9,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.17 : 14,190.45 = 6,693.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.17/14,190.45 = 6,693.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.17x = 14,190.45 × 6,693.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.17x = 94,988,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,988,459.92/10,277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.67

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