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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,144.55, 14,003.37 and 9,080.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,144.55, 14,003.37 and 9,080.43 is: 12,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,144.55 : 14,003.37 = 9,080.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,144.55/14,003.37 = 9,080.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,144.55x = 14,003.37 × 9,080.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,144.55x = 127,156,621.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,156,621.05/10,144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.48

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