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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.74, 14,231.43 and 6,963.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.74, 14,231.43 and 6,963.10 is: 9,602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.74 : 14,231.43 = 6,963.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.74/14,231.43 = 6,963.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.74x = 14,231.43 × 6,963.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.74x = 99,094,870.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,094,870.23/10,319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.46

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