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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.16, 14,041.92 and 7,196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.16, 14,041.92 and 7,196.32 is: 9,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.16 : 14,041.92 = 7,196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.16/14,041.92 = 7,196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.16x = 14,041.92 × 7,196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.16x = 101,050,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,050,149.73/10,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.06

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