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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.32, 14,049.48 and 6,832.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.32, 14,049.48 and 6,832.92 is: 9,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.32 : 14,049.48 = 6,832.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.32/14,049.48 = 6,832.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.32x = 14,049.48 × 6,832.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.32x = 95,998,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,998,972.88/10,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.30

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