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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.36, 14,222.28 and 6,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.36, 14,222.28 and 6,950.76 is: 9,586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.36 : 14,222.28 = 6,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.36/14,222.28 = 6,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.36x = 14,222.28 × 6,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.36x = 98,855,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,855,654.93/10,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,586.13

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