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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,278.37, 14,180.67 and 6,691.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,278.37, 14,180.67 and 6,691.69 is: 9,232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,278.37 : 14,180.67 = 6,691.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,278.37/14,180.67 = 6,691.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,278.37x = 14,180.67 × 6,691.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,278.37x = 94,892,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,892,647.63/10,278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.27

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