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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.33, 14,431.11 and 7,112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.33, 14,431.11 and 7,112.15 is: 9,808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.33 : 14,431.11 = 7,112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.33/14,431.11 = 7,112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.33x = 14,431.11 × 7,112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.33x = 102,636,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,636,146.83/10,464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.19

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