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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.98, 14,315.90 and 7,550.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.98, 14,315.90 and 7,550.61 is: 10,426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.98 : 14,315.90 = 7,550.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.98/14,315.90 = 7,550.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.98x = 14,315.90 × 7,550.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.98x = 108,093,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,093,777.70/10,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.74

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