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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.42, 14,241.15 and 6,962.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.42, 14,241.15 and 6,962.91 is: 9,603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.42 : 14,241.15 = 6,962.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.42/14,241.15 = 6,962.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.42x = 14,241.15 × 6,962.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.42x = 99,159,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,159,845.75/10,325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,603.47

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