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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.36, 14,114.64 and 6,694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.36, 14,114.64 and 6,694.96 is: 9,230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.36 : 14,114.64 = 6,694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.36/14,114.64 = 6,694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.36x = 14,114.64 × 6,694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.36x = 94,496,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,496,950.21/10,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.60

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