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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.93, 14,028.91 and 7,195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.93, 14,028.91 and 7,195.57 is: 9,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.93 : 14,028.91 = 7,195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.93/14,028.91 = 7,195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.93x = 14,028.91 × 7,195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.93x = 100,946,039.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,946,039.00/10,184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.32

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