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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.46, 14,229.68 and 9,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.46, 14,229.68 and 9,008.86 is: 12,400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.46 : 14,229.68 = 9,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.46/14,229.68 = 9,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.46x = 14,229.68 × 9,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.46x = 128,193,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,193,194.96/10,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.84

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