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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.55, 14,240.16 and 6,967.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.55, 14,240.16 and 6,967.17 is: 9,622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.55 : 14,240.16 = 6,967.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.55/14,240.16 = 6,967.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.55x = 14,240.16 × 6,967.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.55x = 99,213,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,213,615.55/10,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.53

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