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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.82, 14,379.16 and 9,293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.82, 14,379.16 and 9,293.83 is: 12,831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.82 : 14,379.16 = 9,293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.82/14,379.16 = 9,293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.82x = 14,379.16 × 9,293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.82x = 133,637,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,637,454.20/10,414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.47

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