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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.84, 14,698.02 and 7,300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.84, 14,698.02 and 7,300.72 is: 10,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.84 : 14,698.02 = 7,300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.84/14,698.02 = 7,300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.84x = 14,698.02 × 7,300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.84x = 107,306,128.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,306,128.57/10,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.62

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