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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,828.26, 14,932.83 and 6,842.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,828.26, 14,932.83 and 6,842.25 is: 9,435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,828.26 : 14,932.83 = 6,842.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,828.26/14,932.83 = 6,842.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,828.26x = 14,932.83 × 6,842.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,828.26x = 102,174,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,174,156.07/10,828.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.88

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