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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.37, 14,131.91 and 7,601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.37, 14,131.91 and 7,601.37 is: 10,482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.37 : 14,131.91 = 7,601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.37/14,131.91 = 7,601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.37x = 14,131.91 × 7,601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.37x = 107,421,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,421,838.71/10,247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.87

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