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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.71, 10,079.06 and 6,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.71, 10,079.06 and 6,969.92 is: 9,619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.71 : 10,079.06 = 6,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.71/10,079.06 = 6,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.71x = 10,079.06 × 6,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.71x = 70,250,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,250,213.33/7,302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.74

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