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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.02, 14,134.41 and 9,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.02, 14,134.41 and 9,773.55 is: 13,489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.02 : 14,134.41 = 9,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.02/14,134.41 = 9,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.02x = 14,134.41 × 9,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.02x = 138,143,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,143,362.86/10,241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.22

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