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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.29, 14,249.57 and 6,954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.29, 14,249.57 and 6,954.30 is: 9,604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.29 : 14,249.57 = 6,954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.29/14,249.57 = 6,954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.29x = 14,249.57 × 6,954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.29x = 99,095,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,095,749.88/10,317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.83

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