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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.67, 14,124.96 and 6,701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.67, 14,124.96 and 6,701.73 is: 9,240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.67 : 14,124.96 = 6,701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.67/14,124.96 = 6,701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.67x = 14,124.96 × 6,701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.67x = 94,661,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,661,668.18/10,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.09

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