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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.88, 14,274.60 and 7,201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.88, 14,274.60 and 7,201.04 is: 9,932.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.88 : 14,274.60 = 7,201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.88/14,274.60 = 7,201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.88x = 14,274.60 × 7,201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.88x = 102,791,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,791,965.58/10,348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.67

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