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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.67, 14,301.59 and 7,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.67, 14,301.59 and 7,008.64 is: 9,664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.67 : 14,301.59 = 7,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.67/14,301.59 = 7,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.67x = 14,301.59 × 7,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.67x = 100,234,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,234,624.94/10,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.27

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