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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.81, 14,233.71 and 7,336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.81, 14,233.71 and 7,336.27 is: 10,126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.81 : 14,233.71 = 7,336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.81/14,233.71 = 7,336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.81x = 14,233.71 × 7,336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.81x = 104,422,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,422,339.66/10,311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.48

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