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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.16, 14,003.73 and 6,720.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.16, 14,003.73 and 6,720.12 is: 10,119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.16 : 14,003.73 = 6,720.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.16/14,003.73 = 6,720.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.16x = 14,003.73 × 6,720.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.16x = 94,106,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,106,746.05/9,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.92

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