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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.69, 14,176.89 and 6,738.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.69, 14,176.89 and 6,738.06 is: 9,302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.69 : 14,176.89 = 6,738.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.69/14,176.89 = 6,738.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.69x = 14,176.89 × 6,738.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.69x = 95,524,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,524,735.43/10,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.53

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