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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.71, 14,299.02 and 7,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.71, 14,299.02 and 7,222.72 is: 9,964.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.71 : 14,299.02 = 7,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.71/14,299.02 = 7,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.71x = 14,299.02 × 7,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.71x = 103,277,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,277,817.73/10,364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,964.37

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