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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.33, 10,962.91 and 6,268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.33, 10,962.91 and 6,268.97 is: 9,411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.33 : 10,962.91 = 6,268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.33/10,962.91 = 6,268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.33x = 10,962.91 × 6,268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.33x = 68,726,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,726,138.23/7,302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.54

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