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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.38, 14,128.93 and 6,704.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.38, 14,128.93 and 6,704.37 is: 9,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.38 : 14,128.93 = 6,704.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.38/14,128.93 = 6,704.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.38x = 14,128.93 × 6,704.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.38x = 94,725,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,725,582.80/10,236.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.82

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