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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.14, 15,364.54 and 6,950.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.14, 15,364.54 and 6,950.23 is: 10,421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.14 : 15,364.54 = 6,950.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.14/15,364.54 = 6,950.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.14x = 15,364.54 × 6,950.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.14x = 106,787,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,787,086.84/10,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.17

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