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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.05, 13,996.45 and 6,789.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.05, 13,996.45 and 6,789.01 is: 9,365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.05 : 13,996.45 = 6,789.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.05/13,996.45 = 6,789.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.05x = 13,996.45 × 6,789.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.05x = 95,022,039.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,022,039.01/10,146.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.42

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