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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.08, 13,973.04 and 9,383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.08, 13,973.04 and 9,383.04 is: 12,947.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.08 : 13,973.04 = 9,383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.08/13,973.04 = 9,383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.08x = 13,973.04 × 9,383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.08x = 131,109,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,109,593.24/10,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.71

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