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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.36, 14,091.52 and 6,867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.36, 14,091.52 and 6,867.74 is: 9,481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.36 : 14,091.52 = 6,867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.36/14,091.52 = 6,867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.36x = 14,091.52 × 6,867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.36x = 96,776,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,776,895.56/10,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.09

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