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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.37, 14,292.91 and 7,002.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.37, 14,292.91 and 7,002.34 is: 9,655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.37 : 14,292.91 = 7,002.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.37/14,292.91 = 7,002.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.37x = 14,292.91 × 7,002.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.37x = 100,083,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,083,780.40/10,365.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,655.60

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