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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,733.84, 14,809.67 and 6,957.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,733.84, 14,809.67 and 6,957.17 is: 9,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,733.84 : 14,809.67 = 6,957.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,733.84/14,809.67 = 6,957.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,733.84x = 14,809.67 × 6,957.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,733.84x = 103,033,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,033,342.54/10,733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.93

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