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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.27, 14,085.31 and 9,618.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.27, 14,085.31 and 9,618.98 is: 13,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.27 : 14,085.31 = 9,618.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.27/14,085.31 = 9,618.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.27x = 14,085.31 × 9,618.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.27x = 135,486,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,486,315.18/10,214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.41

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