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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.54, 14,210.96 and 6,948.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.54, 14,210.96 and 6,948.56 is: 9,587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.54 : 14,210.96 = 6,948.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.54/14,210.96 = 6,948.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.54x = 14,210.96 × 6,948.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.54x = 98,745,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,745,708.22/10,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,587.39

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