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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.50, 14,118.69 and 9,643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.50, 14,118.69 and 9,643.30 is: 13,297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.50 : 14,118.69 = 9,643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.50/14,118.69 = 9,643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.50x = 14,118.69 × 9,643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.50x = 136,150,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,150,763.28/10,238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.92

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