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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,433.54, 14,393.76 and 6,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,433.54, 14,393.76 and 6,901.68 is: 9,521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,433.54 : 14,393.76 = 6,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,433.54/14,393.76 = 6,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,433.54x = 14,393.76 × 6,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,433.54x = 99,341,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,341,125.52/10,433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.33

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