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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.31, 14,230.26 and 7,333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.31, 14,230.26 and 7,333.77 is: 10,123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.31 : 14,230.26 = 7,333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.31/14,230.26 = 7,333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.31x = 14,230.26 × 7,333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.31x = 104,361,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,361,453.88/10,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.03

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