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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.55, 14,124.83 and 7,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.55, 14,124.83 and 7,407.60 is: 10,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.55 : 14,124.83 = 7,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.55/14,124.83 = 7,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.55x = 14,124.83 × 7,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.55x = 104,631,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,631,053.67/10,238.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,219.32

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