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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.37, 14,210.55 and 7,111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.37, 14,210.55 and 7,111.32 is: 9,813.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.37 : 14,210.55 = 7,111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.37/14,210.55 = 7,111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.37x = 14,210.55 × 7,111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.37x = 101,055,768.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,055,768.43/10,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,813.75

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