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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.03, 14,116.77 and 6,879.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.03, 14,116.77 and 6,879.24 is: 9,484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.03 : 14,116.77 = 6,879.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.03/14,116.77 = 6,879.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.03x = 14,116.77 × 6,879.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.03x = 97,112,648.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,112,648.85/10,239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.56

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