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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.15, 14,267.55 and 6,983.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.15, 14,267.55 and 6,983.89 is: 9,634.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.15 : 14,267.55 = 6,983.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.15/14,267.55 = 6,983.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.15x = 14,267.55 × 6,983.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.15x = 99,642,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,642,999.77/10,342.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,634.65

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