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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.72, 14,273.92 and 6,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.72, 14,273.92 and 6,154.08 is: 8,489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.72 : 14,273.92 = 6,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.72/14,273.92 = 6,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.72x = 14,273.92 × 6,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.72x = 87,842,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,842,845.59/10,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.92

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