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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.73, 14,335.49 and 9,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.73, 14,335.49 and 9,424.13 is: 12,968.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.73 : 14,335.49 = 9,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.73/14,335.49 = 9,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.73x = 14,335.49 × 9,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.73x = 135,099,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,099,473.26/10,417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,968.23

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