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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.04, 14,105.97 and 6,686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.04, 14,105.97 and 6,686.22 is: 9,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.04 : 14,105.97 = 6,686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.04/14,105.97 = 6,686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.04x = 14,105.97 × 6,686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.04x = 94,315,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,315,618.73/10,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.21

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