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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.97, 14,240.36 and 9,472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.97, 14,240.36 and 9,472.88 is: 13,057.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.97 : 14,240.36 = 9,472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.97/14,240.36 = 9,472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.97x = 14,240.36 × 9,472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.97x = 134,897,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,897,280.72/10,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.57

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