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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.08, 14,182.82 and 9,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.08, 14,182.82 and 9,152 is: 12,651.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.08 : 14,182.82 = 9,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.08/14,182.82 = 9,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.08x = 14,182.82 × 9,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.08x = 129,801,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,801,168.64/10,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.09

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