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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.48, 13,947.50 and 6,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.48, 13,947.50 and 6,962.20 is: 9,603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.48 : 13,947.50 = 6,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.48/13,947.50 = 6,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.48x = 13,947.50 × 6,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.48x = 97,105,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,105,284.50/10,111.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,603.47

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