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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.14, 14,218.41 and 7,324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.14, 14,218.41 and 7,324.18 is: 10,103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.14 : 14,218.41 = 7,324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.14/14,218.41 = 7,324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.14x = 14,218.41 × 7,324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.14x = 104,138,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,138,194.15/10,307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.50

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