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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371, 14,307.06 and 7,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371, 14,307.06 and 7,015 is: 9,677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371 : 14,307.06 = 7,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371/14,307.06 = 7,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371x = 14,307.06 × 7,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371x = 100,364,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,364,025.90/10,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,677.37

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