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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.56, 14,252.28 and 6,135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.56, 14,252.28 and 6,135.84 is: 8,467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.56 : 14,252.28 = 6,135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.56/14,252.28 = 6,135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.56x = 14,252.28 × 6,135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.56x = 87,449,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,449,709.72/10,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.61

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