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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.20, 14,087.61 and 6,626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.20, 14,087.61 and 6,626.40 is: 9,138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.20 : 14,087.61 = 6,626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.20/14,087.61 = 6,626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.20x = 14,087.61 × 6,626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.20x = 93,350,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,350,138.90/10,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.36

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