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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.02, 14,228.75 and 9,468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.02, 14,228.75 and 9,468.01 is: 13,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.02 : 14,228.75 = 9,468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.02/14,228.75 = 9,468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.02x = 14,228.75 × 9,468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.02x = 134,717,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,717,947.29/10,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.10

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