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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.52, 14,189.67 and 6,745.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.52, 14,189.67 and 6,745.50 is: 9,308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.52 : 14,189.67 = 6,745.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.52/14,189.67 = 6,745.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.52x = 14,189.67 × 6,745.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.52x = 95,716,418.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,716,418.99/10,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.66

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