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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.79, 14,983.52 and 7,377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.79, 14,983.52 and 7,377.21 is: 11,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.79 : 14,983.52 = 7,377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.79/14,983.52 = 7,377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.79x = 14,983.52 × 7,377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.79x = 110,536,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,536,536.69/10,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.74

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