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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.82, 14,333.94 and 6,853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.82, 14,333.94 and 6,853.50 is: 9,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.82 : 14,333.94 = 6,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.82/14,333.94 = 6,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.82x = 14,333.94 × 6,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.82x = 98,237,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,237,657.79/10,394.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.64

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