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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.03, 14,126.04 and 6,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.03, 14,126.04 and 6,460.26 is: 8,916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.03 : 14,126.04 = 6,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.03/14,126.04 = 6,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.03x = 14,126.04 × 6,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.03x = 91,257,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,257,891.17/10,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.24

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