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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.13, 14,001.62 and 9,586.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.13, 14,001.62 and 9,586.91 is: 13,239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.13 : 14,001.62 = 9,586.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.13/14,001.62 = 9,586.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.13x = 14,001.62 × 9,586.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.13x = 134,232,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,232,270.79/10,139.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.03

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