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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.08, 14,350.50 and 7,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.08, 14,350.50 and 7,056.18 is: 9,740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.08 : 14,350.50 = 7,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.08/14,350.50 = 7,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.08x = 14,350.50 × 7,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.08x = 101,259,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,259,711.09/10,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,740.18

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