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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.73, 14,142.11 and 6,895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.73, 14,142.11 and 6,895.62 is: 9,521.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.73 : 14,142.11 = 6,895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.73/14,142.11 = 6,895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.73x = 14,142.11 × 6,895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.73x = 97,518,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,518,582.08/10,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.69

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