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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.03, 14,278.66 and 6,958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.03, 14,278.66 and 6,958.71 is: 9,596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.03 : 14,278.66 = 6,958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.03/14,278.66 = 6,958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.03x = 14,278.66 × 6,958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.03x = 99,361,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,361,000.13/10,354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,596.36

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