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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.30, 14,237.06 and 6,964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.30, 14,237.06 and 6,964.92 is: 9,619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.30 : 14,237.06 = 6,964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.30/14,237.06 = 6,964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.30x = 14,237.06 × 6,964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.30x = 99,159,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,159,877.93/10,308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.43

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