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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.66, 14,370.98 and 7,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.66, 14,370.98 and 7,059.32 is: 9,738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.66 : 14,370.98 = 7,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.66/14,370.98 = 7,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.66x = 14,370.98 × 7,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.66x = 101,449,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,449,346.53/10,417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,738.21

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