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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.40, 14,204.94 and 8,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.40, 14,204.94 and 8,961.20 is: 12,390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.40 : 14,204.94 = 8,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.40/14,204.94 = 8,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.40x = 14,204.94 × 8,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.40x = 127,293,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,293,308.33/10,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.57

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