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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.63, 14,295.65 and 7,168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.63, 14,295.65 and 7,168.96 is: 9,891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.63 : 14,295.65 = 7,168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.63/14,295.65 = 7,168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.63x = 14,295.65 × 7,168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.63x = 102,484,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,484,943.02/10,360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.77

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