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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.26, 14,137.30 and 6,886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.26, 14,137.30 and 6,886.02 is: 9,505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.26 : 14,137.30 = 6,886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.26/14,137.30 = 6,886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.26x = 14,137.30 × 6,886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.26x = 97,349,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,349,730.55/10,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.64

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