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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,116.56, 13,971.66 and 9,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,116.56, 13,971.66 and 9,017.12 is: 12,453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,116.56 : 13,971.66 = 9,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,116.56/13,971.66 = 9,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,116.56x = 13,971.66 × 9,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,116.56x = 125,984,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,984,134.82/10,116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.26

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