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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.98, 14,182.20 and 7,630.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.98, 14,182.20 and 7,630.94 is: 10,531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.98 : 14,182.20 = 7,630.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.98/14,182.20 = 7,630.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.98x = 14,182.20 × 7,630.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.98x = 108,223,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,223,517.27/10,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.70

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