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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.66, 14,142.69 and 6,707.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.66, 14,142.69 and 6,707.81 is: 9,258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.66 : 14,142.69 = 6,707.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.66/14,142.69 = 6,707.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.66x = 14,142.69 × 6,707.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.66x = 94,866,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,866,512.77/10,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.29

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