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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.89, 14,326.53 and 7,552.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.89, 14,326.53 and 7,552.87 is: 10,431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.89 : 14,326.53 = 7,552.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.89/14,326.53 = 7,552.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.89x = 14,326.53 × 7,552.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.89x = 108,206,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,206,418.64/10,372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.66

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