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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.15, 14,642.91 and 7,219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.15, 14,642.91 and 7,219.17 is: 9,950.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.15 : 14,642.91 = 7,219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.15/14,642.91 = 7,219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.15x = 14,642.91 × 7,219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.15x = 105,709,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,709,656.58/10,623.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.88

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