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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.18, 14,006.52 and 9,517.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.18, 14,006.52 and 9,517.70 is: 13,140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.18 : 14,006.52 = 9,517.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.18/14,006.52 = 9,517.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.18x = 14,006.52 × 9,517.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.18x = 133,309,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,309,855.40/10,145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.22

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