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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,628.94, 14,670.54 and 7,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,628.94, 14,670.54 and 7,273.02 is: 10,038.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,628.94 : 14,670.54 = 7,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,628.94/14,670.54 = 7,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,628.94x = 14,670.54 × 7,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,628.94x = 106,699,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,699,130.83/10,628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.55

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