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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.26, 14,125.91 and 6,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.26, 14,125.91 and 6,700.74 is: 9,251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.26 : 14,125.91 = 6,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.26/14,125.91 = 6,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.26x = 14,125.91 × 6,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.26x = 94,654,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,654,016.67/10,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.45

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