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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.72, 14,256.66 and 6,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.72, 14,256.66 and 6,137.32 is: 8,472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.72 : 14,256.66 = 6,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.72/14,256.66 = 6,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.72x = 14,256.66 × 6,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.72x = 87,497,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,497,684.55/10,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,472.12

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