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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.36, 14,273.82 and 8,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.36, 14,273.82 and 8,932.68 is: 12,340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.36 : 14,273.82 = 8,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.36/14,273.82 = 8,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.36x = 14,273.82 × 8,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.36x = 127,503,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,503,466.44/10,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.21

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