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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.40, 14,072.58 and 9,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.40, 14,072.58 and 9,050.28 is: 12,454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.40 : 14,072.58 = 9,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.40/14,072.58 = 9,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.40x = 14,072.58 × 9,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.40x = 127,360,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,360,789.32/10,226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.12

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