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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.16, 14,828.22 and 6,971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.16, 14,828.22 and 6,971.68 is: 9,611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.16 : 14,828.22 = 6,971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.16/14,828.22 = 6,971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.16x = 14,828.22 × 6,971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.16x = 103,377,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,377,604.81/10,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,611.91

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