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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.82, 14,010.96 and 6,964.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.82, 14,010.96 and 6,964.63 is: 9,613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.82 : 14,010.96 = 6,964.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.82/14,010.96 = 6,964.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.82x = 14,010.96 × 6,964.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.82x = 97,581,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,581,169.86/10,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,613.13

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