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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.19, 14,266.97 and 6,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.19, 14,266.97 and 6,759.24 is: 9,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.19 : 14,266.97 = 6,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.19/14,266.97 = 6,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.19x = 14,266.97 × 6,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.19x = 96,433,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,433,840.51/10,342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.32

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