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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.06, 14,967.36 and 6,864.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.06, 14,967.36 and 6,864.26 is: 9,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.06 : 14,967.36 = 6,864.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.06/14,967.36 = 6,864.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.06x = 14,967.36 × 6,864.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.06x = 102,739,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,739,850.55/10,850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.06

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