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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.34, 14,086.71 and 6,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.34, 14,086.71 and 6,679.26 is: 9,208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.34 : 14,086.71 = 6,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.34/14,086.71 = 6,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.34x = 14,086.71 × 6,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.34x = 94,088,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,088,798.63/10,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.74

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