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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.54, 14,271.06 and 6,953.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.54, 14,271.06 and 6,953.23 is: 9,588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.54 : 14,271.06 = 6,953.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.54/14,271.06 = 6,953.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.54x = 14,271.06 × 6,953.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.54x = 99,229,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,229,962.52/10,348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.79

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