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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.41, 13,859.57 and 7,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.41, 13,859.57 and 7,184.56 is: 9,905.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.41 : 13,859.57 = 7,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.41/13,859.57 = 7,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.41x = 13,859.57 × 7,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.41x = 99,574,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,574,912.24/10,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.58

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