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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.04, 14,158.89 and 6,901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.04, 14,158.89 and 6,901.07 is: 9,519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.04 : 14,158.89 = 6,901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.04/14,158.89 = 6,901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.04x = 14,158.89 × 6,901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.04x = 97,711,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,711,420.22/10,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.79

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