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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.91, 14,214.29 and 7,156.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.91, 14,214.29 and 7,156.35 is: 9,879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.91 : 14,214.29 = 7,156.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.91/14,214.29 = 7,156.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.91x = 14,214.29 × 7,156.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.91x = 101,722,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,722,398.46/10,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.88

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