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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.02, 14,169.31 and 6,486.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.02, 14,169.31 and 6,486.79 is: 8,953.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.02 : 14,169.31 = 6,486.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.02/14,169.31 = 6,486.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.02x = 14,169.31 × 6,486.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.02x = 91,913,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,913,235.13/10,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,953.15

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