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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.40, 14,787.93 and 6,944.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.40, 14,787.93 and 6,944.46 is: 9,581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.40 : 14,787.93 = 6,944.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.40/14,787.93 = 6,944.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.40x = 14,787.93 × 6,944.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.40x = 102,694,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,694,188.37/10,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.11

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