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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.98, 14,216.23 and 7,923.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.98, 14,216.23 and 7,923.72 is: 10,927.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.98 : 14,216.23 = 7,923.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.98/14,216.23 = 7,923.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.98x = 14,216.23 × 7,923.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.98x = 112,645,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,645,425.98/10,307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,927.98

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