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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.50, 14,372.73 and 6,871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.50, 14,372.73 and 6,871.56 is: 9,483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.50 : 14,372.73 = 6,871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.50/14,372.73 = 6,871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.50x = 14,372.73 × 6,871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.50x = 98,763,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,763,076.56/10,414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.23

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