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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,739.16, 14,806.35 and 6,955.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,739.16, 14,806.35 and 6,955.65 is: 9,589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,739.16 : 14,806.35 = 6,955.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,739.16/14,806.35 = 6,955.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,739.16x = 14,806.35 × 6,955.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,739.16x = 102,987,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,987,788.38/10,739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,589.93

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