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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.07, 14,161.03 and 6,906.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.07, 14,161.03 and 6,906.74 is: 9,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.07 : 14,161.03 = 6,906.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.07/14,161.03 = 6,906.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.07x = 14,161.03 × 6,906.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.07x = 97,806,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,806,464.27/10,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.52

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