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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.62, 14,269.96 and 7,328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.62, 14,269.96 and 7,328.46 is: 10,116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.62 : 14,269.96 = 7,328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.62/14,269.96 = 7,328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.62x = 14,269.96 × 7,328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.62x = 104,576,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,576,831.06/10,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.15

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