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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.16, 14,273.37 and 9,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.16, 14,273.37 and 9,227.40 is: 12,704.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.16 : 14,273.37 = 9,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.16/14,273.37 = 9,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.16x = 14,273.37 × 9,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.16x = 131,706,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,706,094.34/10,367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.16

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