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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.07, 14,113.59 and 6,871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.07, 14,113.59 and 6,871.74 is: 9,474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.07 : 14,113.59 = 6,871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.07/14,113.59 = 6,871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.07x = 14,113.59 × 6,871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.07x = 96,984,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,984,880.91/10,236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.81

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