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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.41, 14,129.34 and 6,706.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.41, 14,129.34 and 6,706.57 is: 9,252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.41 : 14,129.34 = 6,706.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.41/14,129.34 = 6,706.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.41x = 14,129.34 × 6,706.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.41x = 94,759,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,759,337.12/10,241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.57

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