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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.25, 14,227.52 and 6,947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.25, 14,227.52 and 6,947.91 is: 9,590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.25 : 14,227.52 = 6,947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.25/14,227.52 = 6,947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.25x = 14,227.52 × 6,947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.25x = 98,851,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,851,493.74/10,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,590.48

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