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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.08, 14,095.52 and 9,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.08, 14,095.52 and 9,892.48 is: 13,721.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.08 : 14,095.52 = 9,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.08/14,095.52 = 9,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.08x = 14,095.52 × 9,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.08x = 139,439,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,439,649.69/10,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.57

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