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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.81, 14,103.06 and 7,066.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.81, 14,103.06 and 7,066.53 is: 9,755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.81 : 14,103.06 = 7,066.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.81/14,103.06 = 7,066.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.81x = 14,103.06 × 7,066.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.81x = 99,659,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,659,696.58/10,215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,755.44

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