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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.19, 14,212.85 and 7,111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.19, 14,212.85 and 7,111.01 is: 9,815.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.19 : 14,212.85 = 7,111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.19/14,212.85 = 7,111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.19x = 14,212.85 × 7,111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.19x = 101,067,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,067,611.86/10,297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,815.07

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