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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.99, 14,247.33 and 6,968.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.99, 14,247.33 and 6,968.35 is: 9,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.99 : 14,247.33 = 6,968.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.99/14,247.33 = 6,968.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.99x = 14,247.33 × 6,968.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.99x = 99,280,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,280,275.93/10,320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.26

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