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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.52, 14,250.81 and 6,970.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.52, 14,250.81 and 6,970.87 is: 9,622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.52 : 14,250.81 = 6,970.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.52/14,250.81 = 6,970.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.52x = 14,250.81 × 6,970.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.52x = 99,340,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,340,587.86/10,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.75

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