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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.39, 14,444.33 and 7,118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.39, 14,444.33 and 7,118.28 is: 9,825.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.39 : 14,444.33 = 7,118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.39/14,444.33 = 7,118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.39x = 14,444.33 × 7,118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.39x = 102,818,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,818,749.76/10,464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.58

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