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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.44, 14,631.96 and 10,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.44, 14,631.96 and 10,281.12 is: 14,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.44 : 14,631.96 = 10,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.44/14,631.96 = 10,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.44x = 14,631.96 × 10,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.44x = 150,432,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,432,910.89/10,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.90

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