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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.26, 14,081.37 and 6,846.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.26, 14,081.37 and 6,846.57 is: 9,445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.26 : 14,081.37 = 6,846.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.26/14,081.37 = 6,846.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.26x = 14,081.37 × 6,846.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.26x = 96,409,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,409,085.40/10,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.15

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