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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.62, 14,279.73 and 7,192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.62, 14,279.73 and 7,192.34 is: 9,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.62 : 14,279.73 = 7,192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.62/14,279.73 = 7,192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.62x = 14,279.73 × 7,192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.62x = 102,704,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,704,673.27/10,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.20

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