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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.07, 14,529.32 and 6,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.07, 14,529.32 and 6,942.14 is: 9,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.07 : 14,529.32 = 6,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.07/14,529.32 = 6,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.07x = 14,529.32 × 6,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.07x = 100,864,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,864,585.76/10,525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,583.27

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