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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.26, 14,362.32 and 6,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.26, 14,362.32 and 6,881.04 is: 9,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.26 : 14,362.32 = 6,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.26/14,362.32 = 6,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.26x = 14,362.32 × 6,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.26x = 98,827,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,827,698.41/10,414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.65

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