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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.91, 14,983.76 and 9,369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.91, 14,983.76 and 9,369.87 is: 13,987.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.91 : 14,983.76 = 9,369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.91/14,983.76 = 9,369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.91x = 14,983.76 × 9,369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.91x = 140,395,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,395,836.46/10,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.96

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