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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.44, 14,314.92 and 7,018.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.44, 14,314.92 and 7,018.01 is: 9,681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.44 : 14,314.92 = 7,018.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.44/14,314.92 = 7,018.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.44x = 14,314.92 × 7,018.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.44x = 100,462,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,462,251.71/10,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,681.76

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