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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.78, 14,192.76 and 9,360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.78, 14,192.76 and 9,360.30 is: 12,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.78 : 14,192.76 = 9,360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.78/14,192.76 = 9,360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.78x = 14,192.76 × 9,360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.78x = 132,848,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,848,397.06/10,356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.20

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