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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.64, 13,798.53 and 9,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.64, 13,798.53 and 9,333.96 is: 12,873.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.64 : 13,798.53 = 9,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.64/13,798.53 = 9,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.64x = 13,798.53 × 9,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.64x = 128,794,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,794,927.08/10,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.52

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