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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.34, 14,423.58 and 7,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.34, 14,423.58 and 7,094.24 is: 9,791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.34 : 14,423.58 = 7,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.34/14,423.58 = 7,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.34x = 14,423.58 × 7,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.34x = 102,324,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,324,266.06/10,450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.48

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