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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.64, 14,239.38 and 7,495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.64, 14,239.38 and 7,495.12 is: 10,329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.64 : 14,239.38 = 7,495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.64/14,239.38 = 7,495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.64x = 14,239.38 × 7,495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.64x = 106,725,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,725,861.83/10,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.00

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