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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.44, 14,202.49 and 9,884.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.44, 14,202.49 and 9,884.08 is: 13,702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.44 : 14,202.49 = 9,884.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.44/14,202.49 = 9,884.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.44x = 14,202.49 × 9,884.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.44x = 140,378,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,378,547.36/10,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.90

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