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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.14, 14,380.97 and 9,295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.14, 14,380.97 and 9,295.14 is: 12,833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.14 : 14,380.97 = 9,295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.14/14,380.97 = 9,295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.14x = 14,380.97 × 9,295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.14x = 133,673,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,673,152.72/10,416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.28

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