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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.73, 14,636.52 and 7,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.73, 14,636.52 and 7,251.84 is: 10,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.73 : 14,636.52 = 7,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.73/14,636.52 = 7,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.73x = 14,636.52 × 7,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.73x = 106,141,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,141,701.20/10,610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.24

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