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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.84, 14,046.21 and 6,825.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.84, 14,046.21 and 6,825.33 is: 9,410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.84 : 14,046.21 = 6,825.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.84/14,046.21 = 6,825.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.84x = 14,046.21 × 6,825.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.84x = 95,870,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,870,018.50/10,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.24

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