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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,861.48, 14,996.10 and 7,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,861.48, 14,996.10 and 7,323.40 is: 10,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,861.48 : 14,996.10 = 7,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,861.48/14,996.10 = 7,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,861.48x = 14,996.10 × 7,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,861.48x = 109,822,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,822,438.74/10,861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.19

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