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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.89, 14,325.15 and 7,551.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.89, 14,325.15 and 7,551.87 is: 10,430.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.89 : 14,325.15 = 7,551.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.89/14,325.15 = 7,551.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.89x = 14,325.15 × 7,551.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.89x = 108,181,705.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,181,705.56/10,371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.28

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