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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,345.82, 14,293.96 and 7,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,345.82, 14,293.96 and 7,215.98 is: 9,969.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,345.82 : 14,293.96 = 7,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,345.82/14,293.96 = 7,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,345.82x = 14,293.96 × 7,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,345.82x = 103,144,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,144,929.48/10,345.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.72

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