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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.62, 14,827.59 and 6,964.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.62, 14,827.59 and 6,964.43 is: 9,616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.62 : 14,827.59 = 6,964.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.62/14,827.59 = 6,964.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.62x = 14,827.59 × 6,964.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.62x = 103,265,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,265,638.49/10,738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,616.29

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