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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.74, 13,958.99 and 6,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.74, 13,958.99 and 6,934.52 is: 9,558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.74 : 13,958.99 = 6,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.74/13,958.99 = 6,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.74x = 13,958.99 × 6,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.74x = 96,798,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,798,790.87/10,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.73

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