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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.15, 14,266.17 and 6,982.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.15, 14,266.17 and 6,982.89 is: 9,633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.15 : 14,266.17 = 6,982.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.15/14,266.17 = 6,982.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.15x = 14,266.17 × 6,982.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.15x = 99,619,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,619,095.83/10,341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,633.27

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