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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.28, 14,248.19 and 6,953.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.28, 14,248.19 and 6,953.30 is: 9,603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.28 : 14,248.19 = 6,953.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.28/14,248.19 = 6,953.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.28x = 14,248.19 × 6,953.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.28x = 99,071,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,071,833.52/10,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,603.45

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