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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.37, 14,220.91 and 6,949.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.37, 14,220.91 and 6,949.77 is: 9,584.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.37 : 14,220.91 = 6,949.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.37/14,220.91 = 6,949.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.37x = 14,220.91 × 6,949.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.37x = 98,832,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,832,053.69/10,311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,584.76

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