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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.99, 14,556.78 and 6,967.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.99, 14,556.78 and 6,967.98 is: 9,611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.99 : 14,556.78 = 6,967.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.99/14,556.78 = 6,967.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.99x = 14,556.78 × 6,967.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.99x = 101,431,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,431,351.90/10,552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,611.62

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