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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.44, 14,269.72 and 6,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.44, 14,269.72 and 6,994.20 is: 9,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.44 : 14,269.72 = 6,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.44/14,269.72 = 6,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.44x = 14,269.72 × 6,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.44x = 99,805,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,805,275.62/10,352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.75

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