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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.10, 14,233.77 and 7,128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.10, 14,233.77 and 7,128.06 is: 9,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.10 : 14,233.77 = 7,128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.10/14,233.77 = 7,128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.10x = 14,233.77 × 7,128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.10x = 101,459,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,459,166.59/10,310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.75

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