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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.66, 14,184.32 and 6,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.66, 14,184.32 and 6,927.26 is: 9,557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.66 : 14,184.32 = 6,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.66/14,184.32 = 6,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.66x = 14,184.32 × 6,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.66x = 98,258,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,258,367.01/10,280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.60

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