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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.43, 16,037.99 and 7,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.43, 16,037.99 and 7,363.08 is: 11,021.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.43 : 16,037.99 = 7,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.43/16,037.99 = 7,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.43x = 16,037.99 × 7,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.43x = 118,088,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,088,966.59/10,714.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.49

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