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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.73, 14,202.02 and 9,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.73, 14,202.02 and 9,055.56 is: 12,465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.73 : 14,202.02 = 9,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.73/14,202.02 = 9,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.73x = 14,202.02 × 9,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.73x = 128,607,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,607,198.95/10,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.89

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