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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.72, 14,485.26 and 6,958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.72, 14,485.26 and 6,958.12 is: 9,604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.72 : 14,485.26 = 6,958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.72/14,485.26 = 6,958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.72x = 14,485.26 × 6,958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.72x = 100,790,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,790,177.31/10,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.81

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