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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.28, 14,553.59 and 6,959.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.28, 14,553.59 and 6,959.90 is: 9,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.28 : 14,553.59 = 6,959.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.28/14,553.59 = 6,959.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.28x = 14,553.59 × 6,959.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.28x = 101,291,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,291,423.47/10,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.29

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