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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.21, 14,261.46 and 6,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.21, 14,261.46 and 6,755.26 is: 9,318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.21 : 14,261.46 = 6,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.21/14,261.46 = 6,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.21x = 14,261.46 × 6,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.21x = 96,339,893.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,339,893.03/10,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.82

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