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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.61, 14,301.54 and 7,008.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.61, 14,301.54 and 7,008.61 is: 9,664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.61 : 14,301.54 = 7,008.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.61/14,301.54 = 7,008.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.61x = 14,301.54 × 7,008.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.61x = 100,233,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,233,916.26/10,371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.26

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