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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.55, 13,857.24 and 7,167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.55, 13,857.24 and 7,167.07 is: 9,891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.55 : 13,857.24 = 7,167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.55/13,857.24 = 7,167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.55x = 13,857.24 × 7,167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.55x = 99,315,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,315,809.09/10,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.47

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