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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.74, 14,291.88 and 7,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.74, 14,291.88 and 7,001.34 is: 9,658.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.74 : 14,291.88 = 7,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.74/14,291.88 = 7,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.74x = 14,291.88 × 7,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.74x = 100,062,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,062,311.12/10,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.77

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