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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.98, 14,287.41 and 7,921.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.98, 14,287.41 and 7,921.77 is: 10,936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.98 : 14,287.41 = 7,921.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.98/14,287.41 = 7,921.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.98x = 14,287.41 × 7,921.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.98x = 113,181,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,181,575.92/10,348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,936.50

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