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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,374.84, 14,308.92 and 7,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,374.84, 14,308.92 and 7,388.28 is: 10,189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,374.84 : 14,308.92 = 7,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,374.84/14,308.92 = 7,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,374.84x = 14,308.92 × 7,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,374.84x = 105,718,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,718,307.46/10,374.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.87

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