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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.31, 14,032.55 and 6,982.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.31, 14,032.55 and 6,982.97 is: 9,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.31 : 14,032.55 = 6,982.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.31/14,032.55 = 6,982.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.31x = 14,032.55 × 6,982.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.31x = 97,988,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,988,928.21/10,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.07

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