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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.62, 14,271.34 and 7,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.62, 14,271.34 and 7,329.46 is: 10,117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.62 : 14,271.34 = 7,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.62/14,271.34 = 7,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.62x = 14,271.34 × 7,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.62x = 104,601,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,601,215.68/10,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.52

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