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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.88, 14,312.43 and 6,970.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.88, 14,312.43 and 6,970.74 is: 9,622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.88 : 14,312.43 = 6,970.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.88/14,312.43 = 6,970.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.88x = 14,312.43 × 6,970.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.88x = 99,768,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,768,228.30/10,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.82

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