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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.24, 14,250.06 and 6,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.24, 14,250.06 and 6,976.60 is: 9,621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.24 : 14,250.06 = 6,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.24/14,250.06 = 6,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.24x = 14,250.06 × 6,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.24x = 99,416,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,416,968.60/10,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,621.08

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