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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.26, 14,358.69 and 6,871.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.26, 14,358.69 and 6,871.14 is: 9,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.26 : 14,358.69 = 6,871.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.26/14,358.69 = 6,871.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.26x = 14,358.69 × 6,871.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.26x = 98,660,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,660,569.21/10,414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.60

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