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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.82, 14,076.36 and 6,852.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.82, 14,076.36 and 6,852.42 is: 9,451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.82 : 14,076.36 = 6,852.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.82/14,076.36 = 6,852.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.82x = 14,076.36 × 6,852.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.82x = 96,457,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,457,130.79/10,205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.19

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