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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.36, 14,097.04 and 6,871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.36, 14,097.04 and 6,871.73 is: 9,486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.36 : 14,097.04 = 6,871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.36/14,097.04 = 6,871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.36x = 14,097.04 × 6,871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.36x = 96,870,965.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,870,965.01/10,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.59

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