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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.44, 14,323.93 and 7,234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.44, 14,323.93 and 7,234.64 is: 9,985.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.44 : 14,323.93 = 7,234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.44/14,323.93 = 7,234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.44x = 14,323.93 × 7,234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.44x = 103,628,387.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,628,387.23/10,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.93

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