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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,331.43, 14,252.79 and 6,137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,331.43, 14,252.79 and 6,137.25 is: 8,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,331.43 : 14,252.79 = 6,137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,331.43/14,252.79 = 6,137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,331.43x = 14,252.79 × 6,137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,331.43x = 87,472,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,472,935.43/10,331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.68

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