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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.04, 14,158.50 and 9,572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.04, 14,158.50 and 9,572.84 is: 13,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.04 : 14,158.50 = 9,572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.04/14,158.50 = 9,572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.04x = 14,158.50 × 9,572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.04x = 135,537,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,537,055.14/10,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.04

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