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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.99, 14,254.52 and 6,138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.99, 14,254.52 and 6,138.27 is: 8,467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.99 : 14,254.52 = 6,138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.99/14,254.52 = 6,138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.99x = 14,254.52 × 6,138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.99x = 87,498,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,498,061.79/10,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.84

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