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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.85, 14,289.93 and 7,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.85, 14,289.93 and 7,377.30 is: 10,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.85 : 14,289.93 = 7,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.85/14,289.93 = 7,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.85x = 14,289.93 × 7,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.85x = 105,421,100.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,421,100.59/10,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.12

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