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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.44, 14,272.48 and 6,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.44, 14,272.48 and 6,996.20 is: 9,643.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.44 : 14,272.48 = 6,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.44/14,272.48 = 6,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.44x = 14,272.48 × 6,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.44x = 99,853,124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,853,124.58/10,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,643.51

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