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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.49, 14,253.83 and 6,137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.49, 14,253.83 and 6,137.77 is: 8,467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.49 : 14,253.83 = 6,137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.49/14,253.83 = 6,137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.49x = 14,253.83 × 6,137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.49x = 87,486,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,486,699.47/10,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.15

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