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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.62, 14,278.35 and 7,191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.62, 14,278.35 and 7,191.34 is: 9,929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.62 : 14,278.35 = 7,191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.62/14,278.35 = 7,191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.62x = 14,278.35 × 7,191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.62x = 102,680,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,680,469.49/10,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.82

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