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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.68, 14,016.60 and 6,804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.68, 14,016.60 and 6,804.42 is: 9,384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.68 : 14,016.60 = 6,804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.68/14,016.60 = 6,804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.68x = 14,016.60 × 6,804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.68x = 95,374,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,374,833.37/10,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.81

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