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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.99, 14,144.76 and 7,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.99, 14,144.76 and 7,079.26 is: 9,754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.99 : 14,144.76 = 7,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.99/14,144.76 = 7,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.99x = 14,144.76 × 7,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.99x = 100,134,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,134,433.68/10,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,754.95

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