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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.03, 14,314.70 and 7,234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.03, 14,314.70 and 7,234.04 is: 9,980.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.03 : 14,314.70 = 7,234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.03/14,314.70 = 7,234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.03x = 14,314.70 × 7,234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.03x = 103,553,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,553,112.00/10,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,980.03

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