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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.26, 13,888.60 and 9,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.26, 13,888.60 and 9,355.52 is: 12,905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.26 : 13,888.60 = 9,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.26/13,888.60 = 9,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.26x = 13,888.60 × 9,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.26x = 129,934,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,934,958.85/10,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.41

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