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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.89, 14,327.91 and 7,553.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.89, 14,327.91 and 7,553.87 is: 10,433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.89 : 14,327.91 = 7,553.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.89/14,327.91 = 7,553.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.89x = 14,327.91 × 7,553.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.89x = 108,231,169.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,231,169.51/10,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.04

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