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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.36, 14,427.30 and 7,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.36, 14,427.30 and 7,105.76 is: 9,800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.36 : 14,427.30 = 7,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.36/14,427.30 = 7,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.36x = 14,427.30 × 7,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.36x = 102,516,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,516,931.25/10,460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,800.52

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