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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.41, 14,784.30 and 7,357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.41, 14,784.30 and 7,357.29 is: 10,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.41 : 14,784.30 = 7,357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.41/14,784.30 = 7,357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.41x = 14,784.30 × 7,357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.41x = 108,772,382.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,772,382.55/10,720.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,146.29

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