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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.04, 14,257.52 and 6,137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.04, 14,257.52 and 6,137.48 is: 8,470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.04 : 14,257.52 = 6,137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.04/14,257.52 = 6,137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.04x = 14,257.52 × 6,137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.04x = 87,505,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,505,243.85/10,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.95

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