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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,697.91, 14,761.06 and 6,925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,697.91, 14,761.06 and 6,925.87 is: 9,556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,697.91 : 14,761.06 = 6,925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,697.91/14,761.06 = 6,925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,697.91x = 14,761.06 × 6,925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,697.91x = 102,233,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,233,182.62/10,697.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.37

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