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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.87, 14,292.06 and 7,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.87, 14,292.06 and 7,001.46 is: 9,658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.87 : 14,292.06 = 7,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.87/14,292.06 = 7,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.87x = 14,292.06 × 7,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.87x = 100,065,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,065,286.41/10,359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.93

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