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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.23, 14,337.56 and 9,425.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.23, 14,337.56 and 9,425.63 is: 12,970.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.23 : 14,337.56 = 9,425.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.23/14,337.56 = 9,425.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.23x = 14,337.56 × 9,425.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.23x = 135,140,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,140,416.85/10,419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.29

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