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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.05, 14,020.83 and 6,973.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.05, 14,020.83 and 6,973.74 is: 9,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.05 : 14,020.83 = 6,973.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.05/14,020.83 = 6,973.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.05x = 14,020.83 × 6,973.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.05x = 97,777,623.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,777,623.00/10,152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,631.32

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