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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.91, 14,985.25 and 9,370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.91, 14,985.25 and 9,370.87 is: 13,989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.91 : 14,985.25 = 9,370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.91/14,985.25 = 9,370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.91x = 14,985.25 × 9,370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.91x = 140,424,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,424,829.67/10,037.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.45

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