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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.94, 14,133.81 and 6,652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.94, 14,133.81 and 6,652.68 is: 9,186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.94 : 14,133.81 = 6,652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.94/14,133.81 = 6,652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.94x = 14,133.81 × 6,652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.94x = 94,027,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,027,715.11/10,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.04

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