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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.48, 14,094.82 and 6,861.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.48, 14,094.82 and 6,861.46 is: 9,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.48 : 14,094.82 = 6,861.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.48/14,094.82 = 6,861.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.48x = 14,094.82 × 6,861.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.48x = 96,711,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,711,043.64/10,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.25

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