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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.58, 14,115.66 and 6,873.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.58, 14,115.66 and 6,873.24 is: 9,476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.58 : 14,115.66 = 6,873.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.58/14,115.66 = 6,873.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.58x = 14,115.66 × 6,873.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.58x = 97,020,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,020,318.94/10,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.88

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