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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,969.70, 16,466.70 and 6,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,969.70, 16,466.70 and 6,814.40 is: 10,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,969.70 : 16,466.70 = 6,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,969.70/16,466.70 = 6,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,969.70x = 16,466.70 × 6,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,969.70x = 112,210,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,210,680.48/10,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.15

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