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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.32, 14,149.50 and 7,103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.32, 14,149.50 and 7,103.04 is: 9,803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.32 : 14,149.50 = 7,103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.32/14,149.50 = 7,103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.32x = 14,149.50 × 7,103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.32x = 100,504,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,504,464.48/10,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.09

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