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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,144.04, 14,002.68 and 9,079.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,144.04, 14,002.68 and 9,079.93 is: 12,533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,144.04 : 14,002.68 = 9,079.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,144.04/14,002.68 = 9,079.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,144.04x = 14,002.68 × 9,079.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,144.04x = 127,143,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,143,319.21/10,144.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.79

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