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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.62, 14,972.82 and 7,370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.62, 14,972.82 and 7,370.07 is: 11,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.62 : 14,972.82 = 7,370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.62/14,972.82 = 7,370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.62x = 14,972.82 × 7,370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.62x = 110,350,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,350,731.50/10,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.08

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