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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.36, 14,137.12 and 6,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.36, 14,137.12 and 6,875.12 is: 9,497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.36 : 14,137.12 = 6,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.36/14,137.12 = 6,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.36x = 14,137.12 × 6,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.36x = 97,194,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,194,396.45/10,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.80

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