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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.60, 14,291.35 and 7,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.60, 14,291.35 and 7,003.59 is: 9,661.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.60 : 14,291.35 = 7,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.60/14,291.35 = 7,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.60x = 14,291.35 × 7,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.60x = 100,090,755.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,090,755.95/10,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,661.64

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