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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.98, 14,439.57 and 6,920.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.98, 14,439.57 and 6,920.04 is: 9,550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.98 : 14,439.57 = 6,920.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.98/14,439.57 = 6,920.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.98x = 14,439.57 × 6,920.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.98x = 99,922,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,922,401.98/10,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.09

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