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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.80, 14,240.29 and 6,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.80, 14,240.29 and 6,962.28 is: 9,602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.80 : 14,240.29 = 6,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.80/14,240.29 = 6,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.80x = 14,240.29 × 6,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.80x = 99,144,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,144,851.45/10,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.60

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