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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.03, 14,250.81 and 6,788.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.03, 14,250.81 and 6,788.57 is: 9,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.03 : 14,250.81 = 6,788.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.03/14,250.81 = 6,788.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.03x = 14,250.81 × 6,788.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.03x = 96,742,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,742,575.44/10,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.72

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