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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.89, 14,357.59 and 7,425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.89, 14,357.59 and 7,425.54 is: 10,236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.89 : 14,357.59 = 7,425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.89/14,357.59 = 7,425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.89x = 14,357.59 × 7,425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.89x = 106,612,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,612,858.85/10,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.58

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