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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,102.91, 13,942.67 and 6,953.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,102.91, 13,942.67 and 6,953.63 is: 9,596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,102.91 : 13,942.67 = 6,953.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,102.91/13,942.67 = 6,953.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,102.91x = 13,942.67 × 6,953.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,102.91x = 96,952,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,952,063.91/10,102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,596.45

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