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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,421.42, 14,366.62 and 7,432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,421.42, 14,366.62 and 7,432.07 is: 10,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,421.42 : 14,366.62 = 7,432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,421.42/14,366.62 = 7,432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,421.42x = 14,366.62 × 7,432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,421.42x = 106,773,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,773,725.50/10,421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.60

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