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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.28, 14,213.39 and 6,950.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.28, 14,213.39 and 6,950.31 is: 9,589.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.28 : 14,213.39 = 6,950.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.28/14,213.39 = 6,950.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.28x = 14,213.39 × 6,950.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.28x = 98,787,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,787,431.90/10,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,589.82

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