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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.36, 14,810.61 and 6,954.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.36, 14,810.61 and 6,954.85 is: 9,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.36 : 14,810.61 = 6,954.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.36/14,810.61 = 6,954.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.36x = 14,810.61 × 6,954.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.36x = 103,005,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,005,570.96/10,738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.30

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