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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.37, 14,182.05 and 6,692.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.37, 14,182.05 and 6,692.69 is: 9,233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.37 : 14,182.05 = 6,692.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.37/14,182.05 = 6,692.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.37x = 14,182.05 × 6,692.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.37x = 94,916,064.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,916,064.21/10,279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.65

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