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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.68, 14,189.30 and 6,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.68, 14,189.30 and 6,747.08 is: 9,314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.68 : 14,189.30 = 6,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.68/14,189.30 = 6,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.68x = 14,189.30 × 6,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.68x = 95,736,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,736,342.24/10,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.98

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