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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.31, 14,155.24 and 7,075.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.31, 14,155.24 and 7,075.74 is: 9,759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.31 : 14,155.24 = 7,075.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.31/14,155.24 = 7,075.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.31x = 14,155.24 × 7,075.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.31x = 100,158,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,158,797.88/10,262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.87

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