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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.54, 14,103.90 and 6,684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.54, 14,103.90 and 6,684.72 is: 9,229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.54 : 14,103.90 = 6,684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.54/14,103.90 = 6,684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.54x = 14,103.90 × 6,684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.54x = 94,280,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,280,622.41/10,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.14

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