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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.92, 14,107.68 and 6,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.92, 14,107.68 and 6,870.72 is: 9,476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.92 : 14,107.68 = 6,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.92/14,107.68 = 6,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.92x = 14,107.68 × 6,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.92x = 96,929,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,929,919.13/10,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.07

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