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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.98, 14,287.85 and 9,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.98, 14,287.85 and 9,223.56 is: 12,741.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.98 : 14,287.85 = 9,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.98/14,287.85 = 9,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.98x = 14,287.85 × 9,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.98x = 131,784,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,784,795.63/10,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.47

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