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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.09, 14,036.76 and 6,992.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.09, 14,036.76 and 6,992.01 is: 9,650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.09 : 14,036.76 = 6,992.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.09/14,036.76 = 6,992.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.09x = 14,036.76 × 6,992.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.09x = 98,145,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,145,166.29/10,170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,650.37

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