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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.37, 14,287.24 and 6,997.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.37, 14,287.24 and 6,997.95 is: 9,654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.37 : 14,287.24 = 6,997.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.37/14,287.24 = 6,997.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.37x = 14,287.24 × 6,997.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.37x = 99,981,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,981,409.75/10,356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,654.10

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