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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.96, 14,033.88 and 6,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.96, 14,033.88 and 6,819.24 is: 9,403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.96 : 14,033.88 = 6,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.96/14,033.88 = 6,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.96x = 14,033.88 × 6,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.96x = 95,700,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,700,395.85/10,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.63

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