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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.41, 14,003.35 and 9,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.41, 14,003.35 and 9,588.20 is: 13,240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.41 : 14,003.35 = 9,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.41/14,003.35 = 9,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.41x = 14,003.35 × 9,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.41x = 134,266,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,266,826.48/10,140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.77

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