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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.03, 14,242.22 and 6,968.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.03, 14,242.22 and 6,968.67 is: 9,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.03 : 14,242.22 = 6,968.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.03/14,242.22 = 6,968.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.03x = 14,242.22 × 6,968.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.03x = 99,249,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,249,331.25/10,312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,624.62

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