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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.58, 14,330.44 and 9,548.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.58, 14,330.44 and 9,548.66 is: 13,176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.58 : 14,330.44 = 9,548.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.58/14,330.44 = 9,548.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.58x = 14,330.44 × 9,548.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.58x = 136,836,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,836,499.21/10,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.89

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