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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.22, 14,024.91 and 9,331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.22, 14,024.91 and 9,331.63 is: 12,871.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.22 : 14,024.91 = 9,331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.22/14,024.91 = 9,331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.22x = 14,024.91 × 9,331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.22x = 130,875,270.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,875,270.83/10,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.01

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