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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.62, 14,234.91 and 7,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.62, 14,234.91 and 7,183.34 is: 9,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.62 : 14,234.91 = 7,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.62/14,234.91 = 7,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.62x = 14,234.91 × 7,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.62x = 102,254,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,254,198.40/10,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.25

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