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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.45, 13,858.37 and 9,254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.45, 13,858.37 and 9,254.84 is: 12,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.45 : 13,858.37 = 9,254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.45/13,858.37 = 9,254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.45x = 13,858.37 × 9,254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.45x = 128,256,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,256,916.15/10,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.59

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