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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.24, 14,315.38 and 8,970.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.24, 14,315.38 and 8,970.01 is: 12,381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.24 : 14,315.38 = 8,970.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.24/14,315.38 = 8,970.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.24x = 14,315.38 × 8,970.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.24x = 128,409,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,409,043.54/10,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.26

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