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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.04, 14,116.77 and 7,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.04, 14,116.77 and 7,049.35 is: 9,722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.04 : 14,116.77 = 7,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.04/14,116.77 = 7,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.04x = 14,116.77 × 7,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.04x = 99,514,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,514,052.60/10,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.88

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