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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.24, 14,481.50 and 7,093.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.24, 14,481.50 and 7,093.15 is: 9,785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.24 : 14,481.50 = 7,093.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.24/14,481.50 = 7,093.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.24x = 14,481.50 × 7,093.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.24x = 102,719,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,719,379.32/10,497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.37

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