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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.71, 14,325.38 and 7,401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.71, 14,325.38 and 7,401.73 is: 10,214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.71 : 14,325.38 = 7,401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.71/14,325.38 = 7,401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.71x = 14,325.38 × 7,401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.71x = 106,032,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,032,594.91/10,380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.39

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