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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.01, 14,179.52 and 7,133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.01, 14,179.52 and 7,133.02 is: 9,843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.01 : 14,179.52 = 7,133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.01/14,179.52 = 7,133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.01x = 14,179.52 × 7,133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.01x = 101,142,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,142,693.19/10,275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.57

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