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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.36, 14,000.52 and 7,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.36, 14,000.52 and 7,124.72 is: 9,832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.36 : 14,000.52 = 7,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.36/14,000.52 = 7,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.36x = 14,000.52 × 7,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.36x = 99,749,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,749,784.85/10,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.06

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