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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.83, 10,962.16 and 6,268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.83, 10,962.16 and 6,268.47 is: 9,410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.83 : 10,962.16 = 6,268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.83/10,962.16 = 6,268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.83x = 10,962.16 × 6,268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.83x = 68,715,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,715,955.42/7,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.79

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