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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.91, 14,136.93 and 6,712.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.91, 14,136.93 and 6,712.07 is: 9,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.91 : 14,136.93 = 6,712.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.91/14,136.93 = 6,712.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.91x = 14,136.93 × 6,712.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.91x = 94,887,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,887,993.06/10,246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.16

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