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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.28, 14,214.76 and 6,951.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.28, 14,214.76 and 6,951.31 is: 9,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.28 : 14,214.76 = 6,951.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.28/14,214.76 = 6,951.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.28x = 14,214.76 × 6,951.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.28x = 98,811,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,811,203.34/10,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,591.20

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