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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.02, 14,137.17 and 9,775.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.02, 14,137.17 and 9,775.55 is: 13,491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.02 : 14,137.17 = 9,775.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.02/14,137.17 = 9,775.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.02x = 14,137.17 × 9,775.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.02x = 138,198,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,198,612.19/10,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.98

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