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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.76, 14,042.17 and 6,983.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.76, 14,042.17 and 6,983.03 is: 9,641.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.76 : 14,042.17 = 6,983.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.76/14,042.17 = 6,983.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.76x = 14,042.17 × 6,983.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.76x = 98,056,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,056,832.89/10,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,641.06

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