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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,756.07, 14,849.46 and 6,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,756.07, 14,849.46 and 6,982.59 is: 9,639.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,756.07 : 14,849.46 = 6,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,756.07/14,849.46 = 6,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,756.07x = 14,849.46 × 6,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,756.07x = 103,687,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,687,663.06/10,756.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,639.92

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