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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,200.23, 14,069.85 and 7,371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,200.23, 14,069.85 and 7,371.77 is: 10,168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,200.23 : 14,069.85 = 7,371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,200.23/14,069.85 = 7,371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,200.23x = 14,069.85 × 7,371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,200.23x = 103,719,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,719,698.13/10,200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.37

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