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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.69, 14,377.76 and 7,441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.69, 14,377.76 and 7,441.21 is: 10,263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.69 : 14,377.76 = 7,441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.69/14,377.76 = 7,441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.69x = 14,377.76 × 7,441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.69x = 106,987,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,987,822.39/10,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.92

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