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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.07, 14,093.03 and 9,766.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.07, 14,093.03 and 9,766.86 is: 13,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.07 : 14,093.03 = 9,766.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.07/14,093.03 = 9,766.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.07x = 14,093.03 × 9,766.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.07x = 137,644,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,644,602.15/10,237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,445.71

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