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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.26, 14,366.46 and 6,884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.26, 14,366.46 and 6,884.04 is: 9,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.26 : 14,366.46 = 6,884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.26/14,366.46 = 6,884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.26x = 14,366.46 × 6,884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.26x = 98,899,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,899,285.30/10,417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.79

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