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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.62, 13,847.29 and 7,353.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.62, 13,847.29 and 7,353.27 is: 10,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.62 : 13,847.29 = 7,353.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.62/13,847.29 = 7,353.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.62x = 13,847.29 × 7,353.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.62x = 101,822,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,822,843.76/10,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.09

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