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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.13, 14,297.71 and 7,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.13, 14,297.71 and 7,170.46 is: 9,893.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.13 : 14,297.71 = 7,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.13/14,297.71 = 7,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.13x = 14,297.71 × 7,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.13x = 102,521,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,521,157.65/10,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,893.83

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