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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.98, 14,148.90 and 7,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.98, 14,148.90 and 7,082.25 is: 9,759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.98 : 14,148.90 = 7,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.98/14,148.90 = 7,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.98x = 14,148.90 × 7,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.98x = 100,206,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,206,047.03/10,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.08

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