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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.68, 14,499.40 and 6,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.68, 14,499.40 and 6,923.24 is: 9,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.68 : 14,499.40 = 6,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.68/14,499.40 = 6,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.68x = 14,499.40 × 6,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.68x = 100,382,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,382,826.06/10,508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.37

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