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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.39, 14,179.62 and 7,094.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.39, 14,179.62 and 7,094.90 is: 9,785.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.39 : 14,179.62 = 7,094.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.39/14,179.62 = 7,094.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.39x = 14,179.62 × 7,094.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.39x = 100,602,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,602,985.94/10,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.91

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