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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,331.84, 14,255.45 and 6,553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,331.84, 14,255.45 and 6,553.62 is: 9,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,331.84 : 14,255.45 = 6,553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,331.84/14,255.45 = 6,553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,331.84x = 14,255.45 × 6,553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,331.84x = 93,424,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,424,769.46/10,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.42

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