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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.02, 14,106.16 and 9,307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.02, 14,106.16 and 9,307.78 is: 12,809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.02 : 14,106.16 = 9,307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.02/14,106.16 = 9,307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.02x = 14,106.16 × 9,307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.02x = 131,297,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,297,033.92/10,250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.44

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