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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.18, 14,797.29 and 6,942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.18, 14,797.29 and 6,942.22 is: 9,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.18 : 14,797.29 = 6,942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.18/14,797.29 = 6,942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.18x = 14,797.29 × 6,942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.18x = 102,726,042.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,726,042.58/10,717.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,585.17

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