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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.81, 14,255.24 and 6,137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.81, 14,255.24 and 6,137.25 is: 8,469.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.81 : 14,255.24 = 6,137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.81/14,255.24 = 6,137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.81x = 14,255.24 × 6,137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.81x = 87,487,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,487,941.00/10,329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,469.46

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