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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.24, 14,273.52 and 6,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.24, 14,273.52 and 6,993.60 is: 9,644.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.24 : 14,273.52 = 6,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.24/14,273.52 = 6,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.24x = 14,273.52 × 6,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.24x = 99,823,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,823,289.47/10,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.54

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