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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.12, 14,189.28 and 6,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.12, 14,189.28 and 6,924.92 is: 9,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.12 : 14,189.28 = 6,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.12/14,189.28 = 6,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.12x = 14,189.28 × 6,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.12x = 98,259,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,259,628.86/10,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.01

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