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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.74, 14,385.94 and 9,298.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.74, 14,385.94 and 9,298.75 is: 12,838.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.74 : 14,385.94 = 9,298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.74/14,385.94 = 9,298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.74x = 14,385.94 × 9,298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.74x = 133,771,223.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,771,223.61/10,419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.26

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