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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.60, 14,292.73 and 7,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.60, 14,292.73 and 7,004.59 is: 9,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.60 : 14,292.73 = 7,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.60/14,292.73 = 7,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.60x = 14,292.73 × 7,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.60x = 100,114,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,114,713.63/10,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,663.02

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