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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.03, 14,271.45 and 6,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.03, 14,271.45 and 6,989.52 is: 9,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.03 : 14,271.45 = 6,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.03/14,271.45 = 6,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.03x = 14,271.45 × 6,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.03x = 99,750,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,750,585.20/10,352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.85

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