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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.96, 14,254.84 and 6,138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.96, 14,254.84 and 6,138.76 is: 8,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.96 : 14,254.84 = 6,138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.96/14,254.84 = 6,138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.96x = 14,254.84 × 6,138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.96x = 87,507,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,507,041.60/10,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.73

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