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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,418.08, 14,383.64 and 9,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,418.08, 14,383.64 and 9,297.08 is: 12,835.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,418.08 : 14,383.64 = 9,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,418.08/14,383.64 = 9,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,418.08x = 14,383.64 × 9,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,418.08x = 133,725,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,725,851.77/10,418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.94

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