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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.61, 14,349.29 and 6,858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.61, 14,349.29 and 6,858.32 is: 9,464.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.61 : 14,349.29 = 6,858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.61/14,349.29 = 6,858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.61x = 14,349.29 × 6,858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.61x = 98,411,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,411,916.55/10,397.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.86

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