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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.12, 14,709.88 and 7,134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.12, 14,709.88 and 7,134.04 is: 9,833.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.12 : 14,709.88 = 7,134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.12/14,709.88 = 7,134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.12x = 14,709.88 × 7,134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.12x = 104,940,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,940,872.32/10,672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.18

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