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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.36, 14,111.88 and 6,692.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.36, 14,111.88 and 6,692.96 is: 9,227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.36 : 14,111.88 = 6,692.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.36/14,111.88 = 6,692.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.36x = 14,111.88 × 6,692.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.36x = 94,450,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,450,248.36/10,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.84

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