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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.97, 14,959.59 and 6,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.97, 14,959.59 and 6,807 is: 9,397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.97 : 14,959.59 = 6,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.97/14,959.59 = 6,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.97x = 14,959.59 × 6,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.97x = 101,829,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,829,929.13/10,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.40

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