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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.24, 14,131.86 and 6,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.24, 14,131.86 and 6,709.16 is: 9,252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.24 : 14,131.86 = 6,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.24/14,131.86 = 6,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.24x = 14,131.86 × 6,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.24x = 94,812,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,812,909.84/10,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.53

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