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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.28, 14,354.42 and 9,740.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.28, 14,354.42 and 9,740.18 is: 13,448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.28 : 14,354.42 = 9,740.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.28/14,354.42 = 9,740.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.28x = 14,354.42 × 9,740.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.28x = 139,814,621.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,814,621.78/10,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,448.52

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