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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.76, 14,251.88 and 6,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.76, 14,251.88 and 6,133 is: 8,465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.76 : 14,251.88 = 6,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.76/14,251.88 = 6,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.76x = 14,251.88 × 6,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.76x = 87,406,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,406,780.04/10,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.74

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