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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.67, 14,117.40 and 7,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.67, 14,117.40 and 7,441.27 is: 10,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.67 : 14,117.40 = 7,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.67/14,117.40 = 7,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.67x = 14,117.40 × 7,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.67x = 105,051,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,051,349.80/10,227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.29

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