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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.37, 14,384.40 and 7,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.37, 14,384.40 and 7,069.04 is: 9,751.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.37 : 14,384.40 = 7,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.37/14,384.40 = 7,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.37x = 14,384.40 × 7,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.37x = 101,683,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,683,894.25/10,427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,751.64

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