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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341, 14,273.01 and 6,151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341, 14,273.01 and 6,151.68 is: 8,490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341 : 14,273.01 = 6,151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341/14,273.01 = 6,151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341x = 14,273.01 × 6,151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341x = 87,802,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,802,990.16/10,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.76

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