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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.28, 14,255.10 and 6,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.28, 14,255.10 and 6,135.72 is: 8,468.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.28 : 14,255.10 = 6,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.28/14,255.10 = 6,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.28x = 14,255.10 × 6,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.28x = 87,465,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,465,302.17/10,328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.53

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