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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,401.94, 14,354.31 and 6,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,401.94, 14,354.31 and 6,153.76 is: 8,491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,401.94 : 14,354.31 = 6,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,401.94/14,354.31 = 6,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,401.94x = 14,354.31 × 6,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,401.94x = 88,332,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,332,978.71/10,401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.97

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