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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.02, 14,172.13 and 6,676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.02, 14,172.13 and 6,676.73 is: 9,215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.02 : 14,172.13 = 6,676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.02/14,172.13 = 6,676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.02x = 14,172.13 × 6,676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.02x = 94,623,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,623,476.17/10,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.36

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