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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.50, 14,282.51 and 6,993.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.50, 14,282.51 and 6,993.86 is: 9,654.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.50 : 14,282.51 = 6,993.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.50/14,282.51 = 6,993.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.50x = 14,282.51 × 6,993.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.50x = 99,889,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,889,769.01/10,346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,654.45

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