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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.59, 14,666.11 and 7,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.59, 14,666.11 and 7,273.44 is: 10,035.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.59 : 14,666.11 = 7,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.59/14,666.11 = 7,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.59x = 14,666.11 × 7,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.59x = 106,673,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,673,052.93/10,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.49

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