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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.27, 14,226.34 and 9,466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.27, 14,226.34 and 9,466.26 is: 13,056.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.27 : 14,226.34 = 9,466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.27/14,226.34 = 9,466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.27x = 14,226.34 × 9,466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.27x = 134,670,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,670,185.96/10,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,056.69

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