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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.44, 13,974.66 and 6,724.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.44, 13,974.66 and 6,724.42 is: 9,273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.44 : 13,974.66 = 6,724.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.44/13,974.66 = 6,724.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.44x = 13,974.66 × 6,724.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.44x = 93,971,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,971,483.20/10,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.40

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