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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.36, 14,231.40 and 6,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.36, 14,231.40 and 6,954.92 is: 9,594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.36 : 14,231.40 = 6,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.36/14,231.40 = 6,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.36x = 14,231.40 × 6,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.36x = 98,978,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,978,248.49/10,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.30

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