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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.22, 13,862.65 and 9,601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.22, 13,862.65 and 9,601.28 is: 13,251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.22 : 13,862.65 = 9,601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.22/13,862.65 = 9,601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.22x = 13,862.65 × 9,601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.22x = 133,099,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,099,184.19/10,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.33

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