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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357, 14,297.10 and 7,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357, 14,297.10 and 7,004.44 is: 9,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357 : 14,297.10 = 7,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357/14,297.10 = 7,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357x = 14,297.10 × 7,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357x = 100,143,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,143,179.12/10,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.13

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