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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.49, 14,220.42 and 7,622.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.49, 14,220.42 and 7,622.75 is: 10,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.49 : 14,220.42 = 7,622.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.49/14,220.42 = 7,622.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.49x = 14,220.42 × 7,622.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.49x = 108,398,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,398,706.56/10,315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.34

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