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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.58, 14,327.69 and 9,546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.58, 14,327.69 and 9,546.66 is: 13,174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.58 : 14,327.69 = 9,546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.58/14,327.69 = 9,546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.58x = 14,327.69 × 9,546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.58x = 136,781,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,781,537.28/10,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,174.14

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