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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.33, 14,288.85 and 7,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.33, 14,288.85 and 7,215.34 is: 9,954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.33 : 14,288.85 = 7,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.33/14,288.85 = 7,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.33x = 14,288.85 × 7,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.33x = 103,098,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,098,875.24/10,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.20

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