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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.40, 14,981.10 and 6,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.40, 14,981.10 and 6,875.40 is: 10,304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.40 : 14,981.10 = 6,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.40/14,981.10 = 6,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.40x = 14,981.10 × 6,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.40x = 103,001,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,001,054.94/9,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.85

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