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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.73, 14,239.67 and 9,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.73, 14,239.67 and 9,016.13 is: 12,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.73 : 14,239.67 = 9,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.73/14,239.67 = 9,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.73x = 14,239.67 × 9,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.73x = 128,386,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,386,715.88/10,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.83

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