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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.07, 14,558.94 and 6,998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.07, 14,558.94 and 6,998.13 is: 9,665.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.07 : 14,558.94 = 6,998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.07/14,558.94 = 6,998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.07x = 14,558.94 × 6,998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.07x = 101,885,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,885,354.78/10,541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,665.56

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