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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.93, 14,247.96 and 6,133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.93, 14,247.96 and 6,133.75 is: 8,461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.93 : 14,247.96 = 6,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.93/14,247.96 = 6,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.93x = 14,247.96 × 6,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.93x = 87,393,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,393,424.65/10,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,461.85

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