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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.02, 14,173.70 and 6,502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.02, 14,173.70 and 6,502.30 is: 8,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.02 : 14,173.70 = 6,502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.02/14,173.70 = 6,502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.02x = 14,173.70 × 6,502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.02x = 92,161,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,161,649.51/10,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.25

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