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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.59, 14,297.47 and 7,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.59, 14,297.47 and 7,221.60 is: 9,962.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.59 : 14,297.47 = 7,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.59/14,297.47 = 7,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.59x = 14,297.47 × 7,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.59x = 103,250,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,250,609.35/10,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,962.82

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