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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,406.02, 14,352.14 and 9,212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,406.02, 14,352.14 and 9,212.26 is: 12,705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,406.02 : 14,352.14 = 9,212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,406.02/14,352.14 = 9,212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,406.02x = 14,352.14 × 9,212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,406.02x = 132,215,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,215,645.24/10,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.69

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