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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.35, 14,126.94 and 6,883.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.35, 14,126.94 and 6,883.83 is: 9,490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.35 : 14,126.94 = 6,883.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.35/14,126.94 = 6,883.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.35x = 14,126.94 × 6,883.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.35x = 97,247,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,247,453.38/10,246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.94

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