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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.88, 14,124.66 and 6,703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.88, 14,124.66 and 6,703.04 is: 9,247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.88 : 14,124.66 = 6,703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.88/14,124.66 = 6,703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.88x = 14,124.66 × 6,703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.88x = 94,678,160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,678,160.97/10,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.83

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