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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.57, 14,330.84 and 6,851.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.57, 14,330.84 and 6,851.25 is: 9,447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.57 : 14,330.84 = 6,851.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.57/14,330.84 = 6,851.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.57x = 14,330.84 × 6,851.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.57x = 98,184,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,184,133.29/10,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.53

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