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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.54, 14,269.68 and 6,952.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.54, 14,269.68 and 6,952.23 is: 9,587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.54 : 14,269.68 = 6,952.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.54/14,269.68 = 6,952.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.54x = 14,269.68 × 6,952.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.54x = 99,206,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,206,097.39/10,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,587.41

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