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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.73, 14,028.36 and 9,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.73, 14,028.36 and 9,334.14 is: 12,874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.73 : 14,028.36 = 9,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.73/14,028.36 = 9,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.73x = 14,028.36 × 9,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.73x = 130,942,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,942,676.21/10,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.46

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