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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.52, 14,119.20 and 7,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.52, 14,119.20 and 7,086.24 is: 9,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.52 : 14,119.20 = 7,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.52/14,119.20 = 7,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.52x = 14,119.20 × 7,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.52x = 100,052,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,052,039.81/10,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.98

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