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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.22, 14,117.03 and 7,049.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.22, 14,117.03 and 7,049.54 is: 9,723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.22 : 14,117.03 = 7,049.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.22/14,117.03 = 7,049.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.22x = 14,117.03 × 7,049.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.22x = 99,518,567.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,518,567.67/10,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,723.15

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