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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.37, 14,036.93 and 7,383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.37, 14,036.93 and 7,383.97 is: 10,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.37 : 14,036.93 = 7,383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.37/14,036.93 = 7,383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.37x = 14,036.93 × 7,383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.37x = 103,648,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,648,270.01/10,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.20

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