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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.52, 14,121.60 and 7,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.52, 14,121.60 and 7,052.84 is: 9,727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.52 : 14,121.60 = 7,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.52/14,121.60 = 7,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.52x = 14,121.60 × 7,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.52x = 99,597,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597,385.34/10,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,727.71

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