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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.50, 14,376.90 and 6,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.50, 14,376.90 and 6,874.56 is: 9,487.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.50 : 14,376.90 = 6,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.50/14,376.90 = 6,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.50x = 14,376.90 × 6,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.50x = 98,834,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,834,861.66/10,417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.39

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