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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.53, 14,192.70 and 6,748.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.53, 14,192.70 and 6,748.74 is: 9,317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.53 : 14,192.70 = 6,748.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.53/14,192.70 = 6,748.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.53x = 14,192.70 × 6,748.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.53x = 95,782,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,782,842.20/10,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.82

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