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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.94, 14,462.79 and 6,943.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.94, 14,462.79 and 6,943.95 is: 9,586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.94 : 14,462.79 = 6,943.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.94/14,462.79 = 6,943.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.94x = 14,462.79 × 6,943.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.94x = 100,428,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,428,890.62/10,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,586.62

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