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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.41, 14,235.93 and 9,649.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.41, 14,235.93 and 9,649.17 is: 13,370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.41 : 14,235.93 = 9,649.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.41/14,235.93 = 9,649.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.41x = 14,235.93 × 9,649.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.41x = 137,364,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,364,908.68/10,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.92

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