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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.42, 14,272.27 and 6,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.42, 14,272.27 and 6,954.10 is: 9,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.42 : 14,272.27 = 6,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.42/14,272.27 = 6,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.42x = 14,272.27 × 6,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.42x = 99,250,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,250,739.74/10,349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,589.99

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