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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.53, 14,250.45 and 6,133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.53, 14,250.45 and 6,133.78 is: 8,465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.53 : 14,250.45 = 6,133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.53/14,250.45 = 6,133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.53x = 14,250.45 × 6,133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.53x = 87,409,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,409,131.51/10,325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.34

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