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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,540.70, 14,548.60 and 6,956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,540.70, 14,548.60 and 6,956.30 is: 9,601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,540.70 : 14,548.60 = 6,956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,540.70/14,548.60 = 6,956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,540.70x = 14,548.60 × 6,956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,540.70x = 101,204,350.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,204,350.28/10,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,601.29

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