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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.04, 14,157.12 and 9,571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.04, 14,157.12 and 9,571.84 is: 13,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.04 : 14,157.12 = 9,571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.04/14,157.12 = 9,571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.04x = 14,157.12 × 9,571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.04x = 135,509,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,509,687.50/10,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.66

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