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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.14, 14,013.41 and 6,968.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.14, 14,013.41 and 6,968.66 is: 9,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.14 : 14,013.41 = 6,968.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.14/14,013.41 = 6,968.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.14x = 14,013.41 × 6,968.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.14x = 97,654,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,654,689.73/10,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,621.02

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