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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.02, 14,341.10 and 9,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.02, 14,341.10 and 9,204.26 is: 12,694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.02 : 14,341.10 = 9,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.02/14,341.10 = 9,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.02x = 14,341.10 × 9,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.02x = 131,999,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,999,213.09/10,398.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,694.65

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