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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.08, 14,382.26 and 9,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.08, 14,382.26 and 9,296.08 is: 12,834.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.08 : 14,382.26 = 9,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.08/14,382.26 = 9,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.08x = 14,382.26 × 9,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.08x = 133,698,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,698,639.54/10,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.56

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