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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.39, 13,979.24 and 9,326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.39, 13,979.24 and 9,326.73 is: 12,856.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.39 : 13,979.24 = 9,326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.39/13,979.24 = 9,326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.39x = 13,979.24 × 9,326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.39x = 130,380,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,380,550.45/10,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.29

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