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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.93, 14,247.24 and 6,968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.93, 14,247.24 and 6,968.28 is: 9,619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.93 : 14,247.24 = 6,968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.93/14,247.24 = 6,968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.93x = 14,247.24 × 6,968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.93x = 99,278,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,278,757.55/10,320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.17

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