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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.98, 14,120.04 and 9,484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.98, 14,120.04 and 9,484.42 is: 13,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.98 : 14,120.04 = 9,484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.98/14,120.04 = 9,484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.98x = 14,120.04 × 9,484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.98x = 133,920,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,920,389.78/10,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.47

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