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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.07, 14,331.53 and 6,851.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.07, 14,331.53 and 6,851.75 is: 9,448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.07 : 14,331.53 = 6,851.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.07/14,331.53 = 6,851.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.07x = 14,331.53 × 6,851.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.07x = 98,196,026.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,196,026.42/10,393.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.22

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