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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.36, 14,099.81 and 6,873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.36, 14,099.81 and 6,873.73 is: 9,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.36 : 14,099.81 = 6,873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.36/14,099.81 = 6,873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.36x = 14,099.81 × 6,873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.36x = 96,918,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,918,182.12/10,213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.36

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