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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.12, 14,271.54 and 9,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.12, 14,271.54 and 9,369.24 is: 12,897.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.12 : 14,271.54 = 9,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.12/14,271.54 = 9,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.12x = 14,271.54 × 9,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.12x = 133,713,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,713,483.43/10,367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,897.84

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