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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.75, 14,237.88 and 6,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.75, 14,237.88 and 6,955.41 is: 9,600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.75 : 14,237.88 = 6,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.75/14,237.88 = 6,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.75x = 14,237.88 × 6,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.75x = 99,030,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,030,292.93/10,314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,600.84

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